Premature infants — especially those born before 32 weeks — often go home from the NICU with ongoing medical needs: apnea monitoring, oxygen, feeding support, slow weight gain, and the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). The first year after NICU discharge is critical for development.
PPEC offers parents a medical alternative to home care or daycare during this critical window. Blessed Pediatric Care provides RN-led monitoring, structured developmental therapy, and a low-infection-risk environment designed for medically fragile infants.
Yes. Florida Medicaid covers Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) when a treating physician certifies medical necessity. Blessed Pediatric Care is a Medicaid-enrolled PPEC provider serving Miami-Dade and South Broward families. Our intake team verifies eligibility, obtains prior authorization, and coordinates the plan of care at no cost to your family.
Yes. Medicaid-covered non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is typically available for children authorized for PPEC services. Blessed Pediatric Care helps families across Miami Gardens, North Miami, Opa-Locka, Hialeah, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach schedule daily pickups and drop-offs.
Admission begins with a physician referral and a current History & Physical. Our intake team obtains the plan of care, verifies Medicaid eligibility, schedules a tour of our Miami Gardens facility, and works with the child's medical team to start care — usually within days of approval. Families are welcome to call (305) 260-6621 or submit a referral online.
Physician-ordered therapy is delivered as part of the daily plan of care. Learn more on our
See the full pediatric therapy program or learn how the PPEC day is structured.
