Implemented by Health Departments across the State of Florida to reduce the number of
low birth weight babies being born and to ensure that all pregnant women will receive
prenatal care. Criteria to be eligible
- The women is less than 28 weeks pregnant
- She has no other insurance to cover this pregnancy
- She has an income that's at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines
Services provided under IPO Program
- Prenatal Information and Support
- Healthy Start eligibility and referrals
- Eligibility Determinations for Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women and Temporary
Medicaid
- Blood is drawn and sent to labs for tests
- Referral to obstetrical provides within two weeks of IPO interview
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