Support as Allowed by Utah Law
Medical Support for Birth Mothers as Allowed by Utah Law
Quality prenatal care, a safe delivery, and the right medical team matter to every mother. This page covers what medical support is available to birth mothers working with a Utah-licensed agency, including Medicaid verification for out-of-state travel.
What Medical Support May Cover
- ●Prenatal care through your chosen OB or midwife
- ●Delivery and hospital stay
- ●Medical gaps not covered by Medicaid or private insurance
- ●Transportation to medical appointments
Medicaid Verification for Out-of-State Birth Mothers
Under Utah's H.B. 51 (2026), A Act of Love verifies your home-state Medicaid coverage before arranging any travel to Utah. This protects your health coverage and ensures continuity of care during your pregnancy.
If you're a minor (under 18), we are unable to transport or arrange transport to Utah at this time.
Hospital Plan
You are in charge at the hospital. Together with your counselor, you decide:
- ●Who is present during labor and delivery
- ●Who holds the baby first
- ●Your contact preferences with the adoptive family during and after the hospital stay
- ●Your discharge plan and whether you take time alone
All medical support is subject to Utah statutory limits and case-by-case review. See the full living expenses guide and Utah adoption laws for statutory detail.