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General Pregnancy Rules
Verification Required
A client may self-attest pregnancy and due date verbally or in writing on the application, the Statement of Facts form, or by any other signed document.
- When the self-attestation of pregnancy is made verbally, the EW must document in the CalSAWS Journal Detail page. The expected number of unborns must be included in the budget calculation. (i.e., a mother expecting twins will have a household of at least 3, along with anyone else relevant to her case)
- For purposes of self-attestation of pregnancy, “medically verified” is information:
- Received by the client from a medical provider indicating a positive pregnancy result has been confirmed, or
- Through a home pregnancy test with a positive result.
Paper Pregnancy Verification
The EW must only request paper verification from a medical provider if the information is questionable.
When an EW determines that self-attestation of pregnancy is insufficient, acceptable pregnancy Verification is:
- A written statement from:
- A physician
- A physician’s assistant
- A certified nurse midwife
- A certified nurse practitioner
- A licensed midwife, or
- A designated medical or clinic personnel with access to the patient’s medical record.
- A signed stamped photocopy or carbon copy is acceptable, and does not need to be initialed or counter-signed by the designated medical or clinic personnel providing the verification.
- Pregnancy verification should include the Estimated Date of Delivery. If the pregnancy verification does not include the Estimated Date of Delivery, the EW may ask the client and document clearly in the Journal page.
Reminder: EWs must not deny or delay services to an otherwise eligible applicant pending verification of pregnancy.
Related Topics
Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program
Provisional Postpartum Care Extension