Hebammenhilfe Gewährung

§ 15 Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) - Other benefits
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§ 24c Social Code, Volume V (SGB V) – Pregnancy and maternity benefits
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§ 24d Social Code, Volume V (SGB V) – Medical care and midwifery assistance
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§ 24f Social Code, Volume V (SGB V) – Childbirth
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§ 134a Social Code, Volume V (SGB V) – Provision of midwifery assistance
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If you are pregnant or have just given birth, you can use the services of a midwife.

As a woman with health insurance, you are entitled to midwifery care in addition to medical care during your pregnancy and during and after childbirth. Midwifery care includes services during pregnancy and childbirth provided by a state-certified and recognized midwife or obstetric nurse. The provision of services is regulated by the midwifery care contract.

Midwifery care includes:

• maternity care and pregnancy care services,
• obstetrics,
• Services during the postpartum period up to 12 weeks after birth and
• other services, such as advice for mothers with breastfeeding difficulties or postnatal exercises in group instruction.

The midwifery assistance is provided to you as a benefit in kind. This means that your midwife bills your health insurance company directly. Only services that are regulated in the midwifery remuneration list can be billed.

Your health insurance provider is the point of contact for all your questions about midwifery assistance. Before you use midwifery assistance, you should clarify whether the costs will be covered by your health insurance provider.

Depending on the individual case, other documents may be necessary. Ask your health insurance provider about this.

• You have health insurance.

Depending on the individual case, other or additional requirements may apply. Ask your health insurance provider about this.

Depending on the individual case, costs may arise. Please ask your health insurance provider about this.

• If necessary, clarify in advance the coverage of midwifery costs with your health insurance provider.
• You contact the midwife of your choice directly.
• If you are a member of a statutory health insurance fund, please present your health insurance card.
• The midwife will bill your health insurance company.

Depending on the individual case, the procedure may vary. Please ask your health insurance provider about this.

The processing time depends on the individual case. Please ask your health insurance provider about this.

You can receive midwifery assistance during your pregnancy and up to 12 weeks after delivery. (Exception: advice on breastfeeding difficulties or feeding problems with the baby)

Further information is available from the German Midwives Association.

Insured children are also entitled to midwifery assistance if they cannot be cared for by their mother (for example in the event of adoption, death or absence of the mother due to illness).

No

• Entitlement to midwifery assistance during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period if you have existing health insurance.
• Midwifery assistance includes care provided by state-certified midwives or obstetric nurses.
  • maternity care and pregnancy care
  • obstetrics
  • postpartum care up to 12 weeks after birth
  • Advice on breastfeeding problems, postnatal exercise classes in a group
• Billing takes place directly between the midwife and the health insurance company (benefit in kind).
• Only services regulated in the midwifery remuneration list are billable.
• Health insurance company as a contact point for questions regarding midwifery care.
• Before making use of the service, it is recommended to clarify the cost coverage with the health insurance company.

Department of Health, Social Affairs and Integration