Is P4HB Right for Me?
➝ Planning for Health Babies (P4HB) can help mothers in many ways throughout pregnancy and afterwards.
➝ You may qualify and not know it, so make sure you're not missing out on the benefits!
➝ There are multiple options within this program to get the best care for you and your baby!
There are great opportunities for Georgia mothers to access the care and resources they need before, during, and after pregnancy at little to no cost. Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) is one of our personal favorite, and it’s offered as an extension of Medicaid. In an effort to reduce the number of low and very low birth weight babies born in Georgia, Planning for Healthy Babies offers free family planning services to uninsured women along with access to birth control and so many other health services! The P4HB program is also a great way for mothers to continue to receive care after Pregnancy Medicaid coverage ends. Let’s see if you qualify for P4HB services!
Do I Qualify?
First, to be enrolled into a P4HB program you must meet all of the following requirements:
Must live in the state of Georgia
Must be able to prove U.S. Citizenship
Must be a woman able to become pregnant
Between the ages of 18-44
Fall within the monthly family income limits – must be below 211% of the federal poverty level. The federal poverty level varies based on the number of people in your house– click here to see where you fall. You also cannot qualify for any other Medicaid or managed care program. However, if you do receive Medicaid benefits you could be eligible for the Resource Mother service.
P4HB Services
Family Planning
If you meet those requirements above then you’ll be eligible for this service! Family planning includes:
Personalized counseling from your family planning provider to help plan next pregnancy
Family planning health (or physical) exams for healthy future pregnancies and childbirths
Contraceptive services that provide a variety of birth control options to women who want to reduce their chances of becoming pregnant
Sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD) testing and treatment to prevent any health issues with the pregnancy or birth of the baby
Inter-Pregnancy Care
If you meet all the requirements for the P4HB program and you have given birth to a very low birth weight baby (less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces) born within 3 years of the application date then you’re eligible for this service! Inter-pregnancy care includes:
Support for women who have delivered babies with very low birth weights
Access to doctors to reduce health issues
Treatment for substance abuse to lessen or stop the use of drugs during and after pregnancy
Limited dental care and prescription drug services to help manage chronic diseases
Case management to identify risks, understand special needs, plan care, and give referrals
Resource Mother support (see below)
Resource Mother
A resource mother is available to those that meet all the requirements listed for the P4HB program, have given birth to a very low birth weight baby within 3 years of the application date, and are receiving Medicaid benefits. This service includes:
Mentoring and support for mom to have help with personal or social issues
Community resource assistance to help find all care and services available to mom
Case management to identify risks, understand special needs, plan care, and give referrals
Do you think Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) is for you? You can apply for it on your Georgia Gateway account. Make an account then select the program you want to apply for!
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