Lavender Moon is committed to working with our clients to make home birth financially accessible. We work with Tricare to support military families, offer several discounts and payment plans, and honor previous fees for those returning to our care
COSTS OF HOME BIRTH
The cost of homebirth is unfortunately heavily impacted by our society’s
low value on the relationships and continuity of care that contribute to
Safety and Satisfaction in Birth
The cost of home birth in the USA ($7500- $9600) still averages less than half the average cost of vaginal birth in the hospital ($21,000). However, the cost of homebirth for clients is significantly impacted by health insurance coverage and whether they will cover the actual costs of the one-on-one, time-valued midwifery model of care. Some insurances cover part of the cost, but none cover all the expenses that midwives need to charge to be able to continue to keep their client load small and provide individualized care. Homebirth costs depend on the region where you live and your midwife's experience and skill level. The benefits offered with homebirth are still not honored by insurers. Until they are, most of the fees will unfortunately continue to be the responsibility of clients seeking homebirth. Michele is a CNM/ARNP and often her care - including home birth care - is covered at least partially by your insurance.
Homebirth Package
HOMEBIRTH FEES
$8800
Military Discounts on a Sliding Scale & Complimentary Billing by LMM for Triwest
Clergy, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Students, Teachers, HMO/Kaiser/MediCal, and Veterans not eligible for Tricare receive a 10% discount
Mindful Midwifery Billing Services is available to verify benefits and provide a detailed Super Bill for those billing insurance
*All fees are due by 32 weeks gestation
Cash, Zelle, or Credit Card Accepted
The Homebirth Package includes fees for Midwifery Care and Mobile Facility Fees :
Up to 16 prenatal and 5 postpartum visits for mother and baby (21 total visits) - holistic one-on-one care - up to one hour (3 postpartum visits in your home and remaining in the office)
Partner, family, and doula welcome to all visits and your birth
Nutrition and Movement Counseling, Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum education/preparation specific to each trimester - before and during each visit
A midwife who embraces teachings that include but aren’t limited to - Spinning Babies, Birthing from Within, Christian and other Religious Based Birth Preparation, Hypnobirthing, Mindful Birth and Prenatal Yoga, Functional Medicine, Herbal Remedies, and Trauma-Informed Care
An electronic client portal, shared 24/7 with you for every visit, lab, educational, or midwife recommendation/resource - with a HIPAA-compliant messaging system to discuss questions or concerns
Referral to chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, ultrasound, and MD if desired or needed
Convenient in-office lab draws
One-One, continuous care from your midwife thru your pregnancy, homebirth, and postpartum period
Skin-skin - holistic, physiologic postpartum transition of mother and baby
Integrated transfer with your midwife & local EMS in the event of transfer to the hospital - continued postpartum care after you are discharged from the hospital
Midwife and Assistant on call 24/7 from 36 weeks & Midwifery Care in your home during labor and postpartum for you and your baby
Supplies and Meds necessary for a safe homebirth and postpartum transition for both you and your baby
Comprehensive Postpartum Care that includes - personalized lactation assistance, the Newborn Screen, CCHD testing, and on-call care from your midwife
Birth Certificate and SSN Assistance
Earthside Birth Tub & Pump - provided at 34 week home visit
Birth & Early Postpartum Kit - provided at the birth and postpartum visits
DOULA CARE from a Tricare Authorized Doula is covered (no additional fees) for Tricare Eligible clients (Select & Prime) in care with Lavender Moon (because Michele is a Tricare Authorized Provider) - Contact Us for Referrals.
LACTATION SERVICES will be provided by LMM but not billed to Tricare as part of billable fees. Tricare beneficiaries can seek a qualified IBCLC that accepts Tricare for 6 visits that will be covered in addition to home visits/care provided by LMM.
Not included in the Homebirth Fees - additional cost :
Childbirth Education Classes - highly recommended. Some topics may include - birth and postpartum, newborn care, breastfeeding, VBAC preparation, fitness classes, prenatal yoga & mindfulness
Doula Care - optional but highly recommended. A doula is especially helpful for both mother and partner in your first pregnancy. *Tricare Eligible Doula Care is Covered.
Lab processing - labs will be ordered by Michele but billed to your insurance/cash pay by Labcorp or Quest (insurance covers all prenatal labs)
Ultrasounds will be ordered by Michele (usually referred to SonoHealth) but billed to your insurance/cash pay by the ultrasound facility (insurance covers most ultrasounds)
Rhogam (if needed), Oral Vitamin K
Additional Office, Home, or Telehealth Visits after 16 prenatal and 5 postpartum - if unable to bill your insurance or Tricare.
Accessories for the Tub - Inner Liner, Hose, Faucet Adaptor, Fairy Lights for in between the liner and tub (optional)
TRICARE BILLING
AS A VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSE, MICHELE IS COMMITTED TO SIMPLE BILLING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
A DEPOSIT ON A SLIDING SCALE OF TYPICALLY UNBILLABLE FEES IS THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR CARE - IF TRICARE ELIGIBLE
O-3/W-1 & ABOVE - $5800
E-5 thru O-2: $5000
E-4 & below: $4200
LMM WILL SUBMIT A CLAIM TO TRICARE FOR BILLABLE FEES FOLLOWING YOUR CARE
IF UNBILLABLE AND BILLABLE FEES PAID TO LMM EXCEEDS OUR STANDARD FEE OF $8800, YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED BY US FOR THE DIFFERENCE
A TRICARE FEE WAIVER WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW - DETAILING THE FEES AND POLICIES - PRIOR TO YOU COMING INTO CARE
TRICARE PRIME & ACTIVE DUTY WILL NEED TO OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM THEIR PCP/MTF PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST APPOINTMENT
PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO SUBMIT REFERRALS TO ENSURE THE REFERRAL IS APPROVED: TRICARE PRIME/AD REFERRAL TO LMM
We appreciate your service and dedication to our beautiful country!
Thank you ~
Michele & the Lavender Moon Team
Most insurance plans cover Michele’s billable fees at the out of network rate. To learn more about your particular plan and insurance coverage for midwifery care please contact the billing services to verify your benefits. They will contact your carrier and provide you with a detailed overview of what you can expect from your benefits. .