Medicaid...

1stTimePreggo

I have noticed ALOT of women on here say they have Medicaid. Whats the process of getting it? Do u think I can get it after I have the baby since I'm not married? I pay for my own insurance right now but hey I'm gonna have to pay for a baby pretty soon too. Hope I don't offend anybody but I always felt like I'd be too embarassed to get it.

mami_of1_n1ontheway

go to your local social services and see if u can get it......

caroline8_p

I've never been on gvt assistance til now. Same place where you would apply for food stamps, if you don't know, it should be in the front of the phone book. Good luck.

1stTimePreggo

Are they really strict? I make about $2000 a month, its not bad but not alot either...

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MayBabyGirl

I have never been on assistance until now either, last year my hubby lost his job and we lost all of our medical insurance. They are strict, in MI I think the max is 2000, not for sure though, but you have to show where that money goes, like if u have rent, or a mortgage, stuff like that

mami_of1_n1ontheway

yea just check it out .... its not like ur applying for food stamps cash or etc

OctMommy

It depends on household size and income limits vary by state.

MayBabyGirl

Also I am only covered until three months after she is born

caroline8_p

I think 2000 is too much for food stamps, idk. But not sure about medicaid. Each state varies I believe.

1stTimePreggo

Do u have alot of choices of what medical providers u can go to? I work in the medical field and my employer does not accept Medicaid & I want to make sure my baby gets the best care.

caroline8_p

Even if you hubby pays 'those' bills, say u do. That should help.

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caroline8_p

Yes, they pay for your ob visits, prescripts, mine does eye care, even though I don't need that, and dental. Wish I would got that instead, but I'm not using it to beg for anything, ill take what's offered.

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mami_of1_n1ontheway

in NJ yes there are lots of places that accept my medicaid insurance & have good ob-gyn and awsome pediatric etc

caroline8_p

Your 'houshold' can be different than the entire house. I had to do that.

MiracleM2B

Food stamps is not medicaid, nor wic the same as medicaid. They're different processes. Medicaid is simply medical help. I felt the same way but it's helped alot! I also signed up for wic. Times are hard anf nobody should be enbarrassed. Like previous ladies said, it's based off income. Plus some states are making it so you have to pass a drug test to apply which I 100 percent agree with.

1stTimePreggo

So I can get it before I have the baby...so it can cover birth costs?

mami_of1_n1ontheway

yes mam u can....

1stTimePreggo

Thanks soooo much guys, I'm gonna put my pride aside and save money

hurstk28

Just to get medicaid where i live you have to supply everyone's name living in the house and their income.

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caroline8_p

I wish they'd do drug testing here!

mami_of1_n1ontheway

i got my medicaid the next day i applyed lol it helps sooo much

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1stTimePreggo

@FirstTimeMommyToBe : Thanks for the advice hun. Right now I have BCBS & am already getting prenatal care with my ob/gyn...hoping I can stay with her after/if getting medicaid.

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caroline8_p

I agree, I meant just in general, especially for food stamps and the people who live off of it cause they don't want to work. I'm not downgrading, just my opinion. I know people need help.

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