Is It Possible to Get a Night Nurse Covered by Insurance? (Hint: Yes!)
In Rhode Island, it is possible to have a night nurse covered by insurance, and it’s easier to do than you might think! At Baby Bloom Newborn Care, we’ve already helped mothers take advantage of doula insurance reimbursement, and we want to help you too.
That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to help you get your night nurse covered by insurance.
What Is a Night Nurse?
A newborn care specialist, formally known as a night nurse, tends to all of the baby’s needs while working overnight. Our newborn care specialists do everything you’d do to care for your infant during the night:
Bathing
Soothing
Diaper changing
Bottle feeding and preparation (breastmilk and formula)
Baby laundry
Nursery tidying
Parent education
Emotional support
Schedule creation and support
Stocking nursery advice and assistance
These are just a few of the overnight care services a newborn care specialist provides.
Since we’ve been doing this every single day for years, we know what it takes to properly care for your infant and are here to help you. We even help teach seasoned parents how to best care for their newborns in ways they didn’t think possible.
Step 1 - Contact Your Insurance Provider
Now that you know what a night nurse is and what services they provide, it’s time to get started!
In order to take advantage of insurance reimbursement, you have to have insurance inside the state of Rhode Island. This can be through a private insurance company or Medicaid.
Talk to your representative and ask them about the doula services covered by insurance and what they need from you to get it done. Once they confirm they have to provide this reimbursement to you, it’s time to move to step 2.
Step 2 - Find a Reputable Night Doula
The Rhode Island bill only covers doulas that are professionally trained and qualified to perform the doula services. The state is working on creating a statewide registry of qualified doulas, but you’ll have to do your own research in the meantime.
Make sure when you start talking with night doulas, or nanny agencies, you ask them if they’ve had a night nurse covered by insurance before. If not, you may want to work with another agency that has already gone through the process, and been approved, like Baby Bloom Newborn Care.
Be sure to read our full guide on how to find the right overnight nanny near you to learn about everything we couldn’t fit here.
Step 3 - Talk to Insurance Again
Now that you found your night nurse, it’s time to go back to your insurance company and provide them with the information needed on your night nurse. There’s going to be a ton of paperwork to file, but don’t get overwhelmed.
You will have to pay your night nurse first, and then your insurance company will be the ones to pay you back. That’s the reimbursement part of the deal. At Baby Bloom Newborn Care, we are happy to help you with everything your insurance company needs.
All you need to do is schedule a free consultation with us, and we’ll walk through all of the paperwork requirements.
Step 4 - Submit Paperwork and Relax!
Now that you’ve hired your night nurse and have made your first payment, you get to submit the paperwork to get your money back!
We are here to support you during every step of the way, so don’t be afraid to reach out and let us help you!
This Seems Too Good to Be True…
We know that getting money back from your insurance company always seems too good to be true. But, the reality is that we’ve already helped mothers take advantage of this Rhode Island law.
Overnight care is now more affordable for many families, and we’re so thankful to the Rhode Island lawmakers that made this possible!
What Insurance Has Baby Bloom Newborn Care Worked With?
We currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and United Healthcare patients. However, this doesn’t mean we’re not open to more or eligible for more. Please fill out our insurance verification form to ensure you have the coverage you need to take advantage of this bill.
Get Your Night Nurse Covered by Insurance Today!
It’s time to get your night nurse covered by insurance! Start by reaching out to your insurance company, and in no time, you’ll be receiving the money you deserve to care for your infant.
Every family with an infant deserves to have overnight care by professionals to get the rest they desperately need. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of what you deserve, and contact us today!
Why You Should Choose Baby Bloom Newborn Care
There are a ton of reasons you should choose Baby Bloom Newborn Care in Rhode Island to take care of your newborn. We’ve been doing this for years and are experts in pampering moms as much as their newborns. As a nanny agency, we have backup to ensure you get the coverage you deserve, even if your primary provider is not available for a night.
As we mentioned, we’ve also already helped families take advantage of this bill! It’s not just lawmakers talking about doing something that won’t happen for years. This is in full effect, and you deserve this money to care for your infant.
Our mission is to provide support to you and your infant to empower you on your journey into parenthood and to help relieve you of the many stresses that come with having an infant. Don’t wait any longer. Contact us today to get started!