Does Medicaid cover midwifes?

Question

my friend is on medicaid and wants to go to a midwife is that possible or do they not cover that? She lives in neb.

Answer 1

Nebraska Medicaid Program

Medicaid Services

Services Covered By Medicaid



This information represents a general description of services covered under the Nebraska Medicaid Program. For complete information, refer to Rules and Regulations.

Nurse Midwife Services

Medicaid pays for the following nurse midwife activities:

Attending cases of normal childbirth

Providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care

Providing normal obstetrical and gynecological services for women; and  Providing care for the newborn immediately following birth