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Questions
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What
is the High Risk Perinatal Program?
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I
have good insurance, other children and a doctor I trust. Why should I sign up for this program?
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Is
my baby eligible for the HRPP services?
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How
was my Family Financial Liability figured? My family liability has changed
since my baby was born – what can I do?
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Do
you pay for services after my baby is discharged from the hospital?
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What
do the Community Health Nurses do?
What
is the High Risk Perinatal Program ?
The High Risk Perinatal Program/Newborn Intensive Care Program is a
comprehensive, statewide system of services dedicated to reducing maternal and
infant mortality (deaths) and morbidity (abnormalities that may impact a
child’s growth and development). The program provides a safety net for
Arizona families, to ensure the most appropriate level of care surrounding
birth as well as early identification and support for the child’s
developmental needs.
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I
have good insurance, other children and a doctor I trust. Why should I sign up for this program?
Sometimes families do not want any of the services this Program has to offer.
However, most families feel there are many benefits to participating in the
program because:
- It can limit your
family’s out-of-pocket obligation if your insurance does not cover all
the costs.
- It provides necessary
transport services to higher levels of care and back transport services.
Back transport of your baby to a hospital closer to your home after the
acute hospitalization allows your family to visit and learn to care for
your infant.
- It provides Community
Health Nursing follow-up services.
- It eases the transition
from the hospital to your home.
Each hospital has a
video that explains the program. If you have not seen it, ask your patient
counselor, bedside nurse, or social worker to see the video. If you have
additional questions, please call the High Risk Perinatal Program Unit Manager
at (602) 364-1453.
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Is
my baby eligible for the HRPP services?
The parent/primary caregiver of the baby must reside in Arizona when
eligibility for the program is determined and throughout HRPP service
delivery. Your baby can qualify for the HRPP if he/she was transported to a
Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or hospitalized in a NICU for 72
hours or more beginning within 96 hours of birth. When your baby is discharged
home or to a hospital that does not participate in the Newborn Intensive Care
Program, your coverage for financial assistance stops.If your baby was born in
a NICU in another state and you now reside in Arizona, he/she may qualify for
HRPP Community Health Nursing follow-up services only.
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How
was my Family Financial Liability figured? My family liability has changed
since my baby was born – what can I do?
Your Family Financial Liability is based on the information you provide on the
Financial Worksheet and Financial Questionnaire. Your family financial
liability is determined using a formula based on the total number of family
members and your annual income. The amount of the bill that you pay depends on
your income (the more you make, the more you pay).
If your financial situation has changed within 60 days after your baby’s
birth, call your hospital representative and request to complete Revised
Financial Questionnaire. The Arizona Department of Health Services must
receive any revisions within 90 days from your baby’s date of birth. For
example: Your baby remains medically fragile and mom cannot return to work or
dad loses his job. Your family financial liability may be less than originally
determined because your income is lower.
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Do
you pay for services after my baby is discharged from the hospital?
No, the HRPP financial assistance only covers services provided to your baby
during their hospital NICU stay. After your baby’s discharge home, you are
eligible for Community Health Nursing follow-up services.
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What
do the Community Health Nurses do?
The nurse can help you in many ways once your baby leaves the hospital. She/he
can:
- Answer your questions
and concerns after your baby goes home
- Teach you how to help
your baby grow and develop
- Help with feeding and
sleeping problems
- Answer some of your
medical questions
- Provide training,
special instructions and written materials as needed
- Be available to call
when problems arise
- Give you names of
services that can meet the needs of your family
- Make referrals to
developmental services if needed.
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