Common use of Enrollment of Newborns Clause in Contracts

Enrollment of Newborns. The PH-MCO must have written administrative policies and procedures to enroll and provide all Medically Necessary services to newborn infants of Members, effective from the time of birth, without delay, in accordance with Section V.F.12 of this Agreement, Services for New Members, and Exhibit BB of this Agreement, MCO Recipient Coverage Document. The PH-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department regarding these policies and procedures. For pregnant members, the PH-MCO must make every effort to identify what PCP/pediatrician the mother chooses to use for the newborn prior to the birth, so that this chosen Provider can be assigned to the newborn on the date of birth. The PH-MCO is not responsible for the payment of newborn metabolic screenings.