Homebirth Costs

2019 New Practice, New Client Discount!

Extra 10% off birth fee for clients establishing homebirth care in 2019!!!

Homebirth is Financially Feasible

Having your own midwife has many benefits, and the quality of care per dollar spent may be the best investment you can make in ensuring a mother and baby are cared for well.

First, let's look at OB costs in general, so you can understand the bills you would get in traditional care vs homebirth care.

Divisions of OB costs in US healthcare:

Global Provider Fee

Covers prenatal care and birth attendance by a midwife or OB doctor. It's a flat fee for all "normal" care.

Birth Facility Fee

Hospital or Birth Center facility fee. Covers the building and general supplies. You don't have this with homebirth.

Newborn Care

Newborn exam & medications. Midwives can provide this care for the first 28 days, or you may see a pediatrician.

If you have insurance...

Homebirth may or may not be a specific policy in your insurance plan.
The midwife's credentials may determine whether insurance will cover your expenses. Certified Nurse Midwives should be covered by your insurance since we are licensed in every state. This is an advantage to hiring a CNM vs a CPM (not currently licensed in GA).
Your homebirth will be an out-of-network expense. You will pay for services, then submit for reimbursement. All maternity providers bill after birth services are completed.
Using a professional biller will ensure the best reimbursement. I use Napier Midwifery Billing to help you get reimbursed.
You can have Maggie run a verification of benefits on your insurance plan by going here. She will then explain to both of us what would be a good plan for using your benefits.

If you have a health share...

Homebirth is usually a generously covered benefit, lucky you! (and if you aren't pregnant yet, sign up now! I use CHM - list me as your sponsoring member if you join).
Your homebirth is still cash-pay, and receipts will be submitted by you for reimbursement.
I can also itemize your recommended supplements for reimbursement.

If you are self-pay...

Homebirth is going to be your least expensive option for OB care.
I have a contract with Quest Labs that will offer you deeply discounted labwork.
Midwife support during labor is proven to help you avoid the most costly things- hospital admission and cesareans. In some low-income cases, you can qualify for emergency medicaid for these expenses.

Moonlight Midwifery LLC documents about financial policies...

Insurance Guide

MM Insurance guide

More detailed information on how I work with insurance, healthshares, and other costs to consider

Cost of Care

MM Financial Contract

Costs, terms, discounts, refunds and all that technical jazz that you came to this page to find.

Payment Plan

MM Payment Plan

Sample plan of payment amounts & timing. All homebirth midwives require full payment by 36wks.

Transferring in the middle of pregnancy?

Global fee will be reduced a small percentage- It is strongly preferred, and in your best financial interest to start and stay with one provider. Therefore, don't use the "I'll transfer later" strategy. We actually have to spend more time on transfers.

Financing options are available

united medical credit

Contact me to discuss your case

If you have read the information I have provided, but feel you need a better understanding of your financial case, contact me.

I am also open to hearing your respectful bartering options that would allow us to help each other.

Contact

*** If your insurance provider finds my name on any in-network contract, it is not related to the care provided by Moonlight Midwifery LLC. I have been credentialed with insurance providers, including Georgia Medicaid, for past employers. Moonlight Midwifery LLC is not in-network with commercial insurance plans, Medicaid or Medicare.***

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