What is the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)?

CPSP is a statewide program that provides enhanced reimbursement for a wide range of services to Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and postpartum women.

CPSP was developed from OB Access, a successful perinatal demonstration project for low-income women that was conducted from 1979 to 1982 in 13 California counties. Comprehensive services were shown to reduce the low birthweight rate by one-third and to save approximately $2 in short-term NICU costs for every $1 spent. Because of these positive results, a statewide program to deliver these services was legislated in 1984.

Assessments, reassessments, treatment, interventions and referrals are provided in the areas of:

• Obstetrics
• Nutrition
• Health education
• Psychosocial services

They also provide Case coordination, Perinatal and parenting education and Vitamin/mineral supplements

Who can bill for CPSP services? 

Only State-approved providers can bill for CPSP services.

For a list of CPSP providers click here.

A CPSP-approved provider must be one of the following:

• Physician (OB/gyn, family or general practice, pediatrician)
• Medical group (which includes one of the above)
• Certified Nurse Midwife, Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Hospital, Community or County clinic

In order to bill for CPSP services, the provider must:

• Have a current Medi-Cal provider number
• Be certified as a CPSP provider by CA Department of Health Services

• Physician (as listed above), Physician Assistant
• Certified Nurse Midwife, Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, LVN
• Registered Dieticians
• Social Workers, Psychologists, MFCC
• Health Educators
• Comprehensive Perinatal Health Workers

Services can be provided by an single practitioner or by a team. For more information about CPSP, please call: Katie LeBaron at 454-5477 or Barbara Rice at 454-4350.

CPSP Presentation Resources

• Individual Care Plan and Documentation

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