Request for Newborn Medicaid Coverage

The request for Newborn Medicaid may be made by the parent or guardian or certain Medicaid participating providers. The request may be made by contacting DFCS in person, by telephone or in writing. Certain Medicaid providers may also request Newborn Medicaid online through GAMMIS, or by contacting a DFCS Call Center.

If the request for Newborn Medicaid is made by the parent or guardian or the provider, coverage is approved effective the month of birth. The mother’s or guardian’s statement of the child’s living arrangements is acceptable, unless questionable.

If the provider contacts DCH directly to request Newborn Medicaid for a child, DCH establishes the child’s eligibility on their system. DCH provides DFCS with a monthly listing of children that have been added to their system.

Neither an application nor an interview is required to approve a child for Newborn Medicaid.