Common use of Women’s Health Care Direct Access Providers Clause in Contracts

Women’s Health Care Direct Access Providers. Female Members may see a general and family practitioner, physician’s assistant, gynecologist, certified nurse midwife, licensed midwife, doctor of osteopathy, pediatrician, obstetrician or advance registered nurse practitioner who is unrestricted in your KFHPWA Network to provide women’s health care services directly, without Preauthorization, for Medically Necessary maternity care, covered reproductive health services, preventive services (well care) and general examinations, gynecological care and follow-up visits for the above services. Women’s health care services are covered as if the Member’s Network Personal Physician had been consulted, subject to any applicable Cost Shares. If the Member’s women’s health care provider diagnoses a condition that requires other specialists or hospitalization, the Member or the chosen provider must obtain Preauthorization in accordance with applicable KFHPWA requirements. For a list of KFHPWA providers, contact Member Services or view the Provider Directory located at xxx.xx.xxx/xx.