Start Smart For Your Baby
At Meridian, we want both baby and you to thrive. Start Smart for Your Baby provides tips to support you throughout your pregnancy such as tips on packing for the hospital, baby gear you will want, and much more!
To participate in this program, call Meridian Member Services at 1-888-437-0606 (TTY: 711). Or log in to your member account to fill out a Notification of Pregnancy.
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
The MIHP is a home visiting program for Medicaid-eligible pregnant people and infants to promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and healthy infant growth and development. MIHP covered services include:
- Prenatal teaching.
- Childbirth education classes.
- Nutritional support, education, and counseling.
- Breastfeeding or formula feeding support.
- Help with personal problems that may complicate your pregnancy.
- Newborn baby assessments.
- Referrals to community resources and help finding baby cribs, car seats, clothing, etc.
- Support to stop smoking.
- Help with substance abuse.
- Personal care or home help services.
Meridian provides transportation to members using MIHP services, including oral health services, WIC services, mental or SUD treatment services, and childbirth / parenting education classes. Call Member Services for more information on how you can access these services.