Montgomery Perinatal Program
How to Apply
No application for case management is required. Women who are enrolled in the Montgomery Perinatal Program for prenatal and postpartum services, and/or their infants, will be assessed and provided nurse case management or assigned to a Community Health Worker. Women who live in Montgomery County, are uninsured or on Medicaid who are pregnant or recently delivered can contact the Local Health Department to enroll. Silver Spring Health Center 240-777-3160 or Germantown Health Center 240-777-3380.Eligibility Requirements
Uninsured or Medicaid Enrolled Women who are pregnant or recently delivered who live in Montgomery County and are interested in home visiting and case management services.
Documents to Bring
Medicaid or Managed Care Organization Insurance CardFees and Payments
NoneFrequently Asked Questions
1. Does the county provide Telephonic Nurse Case Management for Pregnant Women with Medical Assistance?
No, the woman’s Managed Care Organization (MCO) provides that service telephonically. However, women with Medical Assistance or are uninsured are eligible for care coordination and home visiting services from the County through the Montgomery Perinatal Program.
2. What is Nurse Case Management?
Nurse Case management is a service that provides individual supportive health education and care coordination services, such as teaching how to be healthy during pregnancy, how to prepare for the delivery and how to care for the baby after the birth.
3. Where is case management provided?
Case management is usually provided in the home. Prenatal classes are provided in the health center.
4. What is care coordination for women with Medical Assistance?
Care coordination is supportive services usually provided through phone calls and includes referrals to other resources for assistance. This is provided in addition to home visiting services with Montgomery Perinatal Program. It does not include home visiting.
Additional Information
There is no Additional Information at this time.
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