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Postpartum BTL / BS — Medicaid Paperwork

Medicaid BTL paperwork must be signed ≥30 days prior to delivery. NPO + consent + posting workflow.

Source: PGY-1 Resident Handbook 2026-2027

If patient has Medicaid: Medicaid BTL paperwork must be signed at least 30 days prior to delivery.
  • If your patient meets criteria for a postpartum BTL: sign BTL consents, NPO at midnight, post case.
  • Ideally all done the day prior to the BTL, with all parties aware.

Referenced by handoffs