Members

Women's Health Care Services

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You can get women's health care services from any provider who has a contract with Molina Healthcare. You do not need a referral from your primary care provider (PCP). This may include services such as:

  • Pap tests
  • Mammograms
  • Family Planning

 

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

You may be eligible for WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC can help women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who recently had a baby, as well as infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at health risk due to lack of proper nutrition.

WIC helps Ohioans thrive by supporting pregnant women and their babies. With WIC, you can see a doctor earlier in your pregnancy to get care for you and your unborn baby, which helps:

  • Improve the length of your pregnancy
  • Decrease the chance of low birth weight
  • Reduce late-term fetal deaths
  • Increase the likelihood of a full-term pregnancy

You get additional support when you sign up for WIC, including resources, knowledge, and tools to help you::

  • Try new foods and recipes
  • Learn about your family's diet needs
  • Follow your children's growth
  • Feel good during your pregnancy
  • Grow a healthy baby
  • Make the best feeding decisions for you and your family
  • Be successful with your breastfeeding goals
  • Live an active lifestyle


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for WIC?
To apply for WIC benefits, visit a WIC clinic near you. Use the WIC Clinic Directory to find your local WIC clinic, or call the Help Me Grow helpline at (800) 755-GROW ((800) 755-4769).

Who is eligible for WIC?
WIC is for pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, and infants and children up to age 5 who are:

  • Present at your scheduled clinic appointment and provide proof of identity,
  • Residents of the State of Ohio,
  • Determined by health professionals to be at medical/nutritional risk, and
  • Within income guidelines – 185 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.


How can WIC help my family?
WIC can give you:

  • Nutrition education
  • Breastfeeding education and support
  • Information about nutritious foods like cereal, eggs, milk, whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and iron-fortified infant formula
  • Referrals to prenatal and pediatric health care for needed immunizations (shots) and screenings services
  • Help finding other support services for parents and children


How do I get more information?
Call Molina MyCare Ohio Medicaid's Health Management Department at (855) 665-4623, or visit the USDA website at http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic.

 

How Do Members Get Care?

For more information, you can call Molina Mycare Ohio Medicaid Member Services.