Maternity Services Delay by Public Health Insurance

Year: 2005

Resolution Number: 63

Action Taken: No Action

Status:

Author(s): Federico G. Mariona, MD

Sponsor: Federico G. Mariona, MD

On behalf of: Wayne County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the American Medical Association, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), the Family Independence Agency (FIA) and with all other institutions and programs in the state to develop and disseminate effective educational programs to reach the eligible female population of reproductive age related to immediate access to maternity services upon request; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan Department of Community Health and Family Independent Agency to avoid unnecessary steps delaying access to prenatal care services; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation requiring the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Family Independent Agency and the state of Michigan to provide immediate (within 48 hours from the time of the request) access to maternity services to any woman eligible for public assistance who contacts the health care system reporting a newly discovered or suspected pregnancy. RATIONALE: The Committee felt that sufficient prenatal programs exist and patient education, as opposed to legislation, would be more effective.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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