Maternal Levels of Care Designation

The maternal levels of care designation rule became effective on March 1, 2018 and the designation for maternal level of care is an eligibility requirement for Medicaid reimbursement beginning September 1, 2021.

For more information, visit the Department of State Health Services here. 

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provides survey services for Levels II, III, and IV hospitals that provide maternity care.
 

During the site surveys, ACOG will assess the facility’s compliance with the Texas Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care, 25 TAC, Chapter 133, Subchapter K, §§133.201 - 133.210.

At no additional fee, ACOG’s team of experts will offer optional confidential consultative feedback that includes highlights and recommendations as part of the site visit. 

For more information on this program, and to request a survey, please visit the ACOG Texas Levels of Maternal Care Verification Program page.