Delivery Services. Medical, surgical and Hospital care during the term of pregnancy, upon delivery and during the postpartum period for normal delivery, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) and complications of pregnancy are covered. Coverage for a mother shall be available for a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of Inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours of Inpatient care following a Cesarean section. Any decision to shorten the period of Inpatient care for the mother or the newborn must be made by the attending Physician or Provider in consultation with the mother and must include appropriate post-delivery care in either the mother’s home, the Physician’s office, a healthcare facility, or another appropriate location. Transportation, including air transport to the nearest available contracted appropriately licensed Health Care Facility, is available for medically high-risk pregnant women with an impending delivery of a potentially viable infant. When necessary to protect the life of the infant, transportation, including air transport, to the nearest available tertiary care Health Care Facility, is covered.
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Samples: Health Insurance Contract, Health Insurance Contract, Health Insurance Contract
