im pretty sure im pregnant. Im a month late and took 2 pregnancy tests both showing positive. I have no medical insurance and theres no way i will be able to pay for the medical bills. Is there something i can do to get help with that?
2006-06-08 04:54:52 · 33 answers · asked by lindsay b 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
apply for medicaid in your state. Call the health department and they should be able to help you.
2006-06-08 04:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by lancerchic_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you should have thought of that before you made the baby. Because you were irresponsible with birth control you now don't want to have to pay the piper or the medical bills but have someone else (aka the taxpayers) pay for your mistakes.
There is such a thing as personal accountability. Do what many others have done. Make arrangements with the doctors and hospitals to pay over time and pay some off each month.
Make the father pay his fair share of the bills.
You'd also better give the kid up for adoption because if you can't pay the bills now you certainly won't be able to pay them after it arrives. Babies are expensive.
2006-06-08 05:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the local medicaid in your state. Where I live they have what is caled Public Aid which helps with a medical card and money for food while your pregnant. They cant turn you down. You'll have to go to a doctors appt to confirm the pregnancy then they will cover everything else including your hospital stay. If you still dont have the funds after the baby is born they could still take care of medical expenses for you until you get on your feet.
2006-06-08 05:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Maw730 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Check the Yellow Pages, and look for "Clinics" or "Health Care Centers". Most communities provide health services through organizations such as Planned Parenthood and at women's health centers. Many of these can provide some free care, and most will offer care on a sliding pay-what-you-can basis.
2. Look to the government, if your income is low enough you may qualify for Medicaid. Through this program you'll be entitled to prenatal care. If you don't qualify for Medicaid, there are low-cost health insurance programs offered through the government. Ask at any clinic or call (877)KIDS NOW - (877)543-7669. Once you're baby comes and you'll be feeding him/her, contact WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - it's a government program that provides pregnant and nursing mothers with food and nutrition counseling. WIC phone number is (703) 305-2746, call for more info.
3. Call your local hospital. Some hospitals provide a certain amount of free or low-cost obstretical care to women who need it. Childbirth classes may also be available at liitle or no cost to women who can't afford to pay full price for them.
4. And as a last resort, try the ER. If you go into labor before you've been able to secure a practitioner, go to the ER of the nearest local hospital immediately. By law, they have to treat you.
Goodluck and I hope you'll find what you're looking for. Goodluck with the pregnancy. I do so hope that you'll be able to get the medical care that you and your baby needs.
2006-06-08 05:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by hotmomma23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is too late for conventional insurance now, usually you have to get it a year before you get pregnant.
Go to the Medicaid office. If you make too much go to the Health Dept or a Health Clinic in your area. Worst case scenario......You contact the hospital you want to have the baby in and start making small payments now into an account. Also call your local Pregnancy assistance centers, Love basket, and defiantly call the St. Vincent De Paul Society, even if you are not Catholic (I'm not and I got help there) they will help you. Usually one months rent, food, utilities, and baby items as well.
God bless you hun. You can do this.
2006-06-08 05:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by HEATHER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medicaid, sister. That's what I'm having to do right now. My fiance and I have been trying for a year and a half to get pregnant with no luck. Finally, I decided enough was enough... I quit my job and enrolled back in school. Guess what.. I'm pregnant. ha! Since I quit my job, I lost all of the great benefits I had including health insurance. Medicaid's my only choice at this time... probably yours also. Doesn't hurt to apply!
2006-06-08 08:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bethany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go find yourself a job and when the baby is born, ask the hospital for payment plans. They will work with you on what you can afford. Insurance wouldn't pay for it now even if you did find a job that provided insurance for you. You could also try the baby's father... Why can't he pitch in and help pay? He had a hand in getting you pregnant, he can be a man and help out... I know it was well over $25,000. for us to have a baby. Keep your head up, it's OK. Good Luck to you....
2006-06-08 05:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I was in your same position with my first pregnancy. The best advice is to contact your local health department or state facilities...like SRS. There are programs our there depending on your state, called Firstguard and Medicaid. They are extremely helpful and are a blessing to all who don't abuse the system. They base your qualifications on your income so not knowing you, I can't guarantee that you will be covered, but they rarely turn pregnant women down. Another piece of advice that can help you through pregnancy is to try to get WIC assistance. During your pregnancy they provide you with milk, eggs, and cheese and all the appropriate nutrients for your changing body. And when you give birth, they help you out with formula and all kinds of things for your baby.
Good luck and I hope this helps you.
2006-06-08 05:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by samanthasevart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few people recently who went to the doctor because of pregnancy and they are required to hand you paperwork for assistance purposes. This one lady went in and she has money and insurance and she's kind of a snob --- she said she didn't want or need that packet an they said they were required by law to give it to her. Maybe call your local health department too -- or an OB/GYN dr. office near you. They'll all know the answers. It will be ok.
2006-06-08 05:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to your local health department and fill out forms to see if you are eligible for the medicaid. Do this fast so you can get to a doctor to get the proper care you and your baby need. Medicaid in Michigan will cover you fo 60 days i believe past your babys birth.
2006-06-08 04:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for Medi-Cal or Medicaid (whatever its called in your state). You should be able to apply through your County Health Dept. or welfare office. There are many "free" or low cost programs to help struggling mothers to be. Also make sure you apply for WIC if it is available to you. They will give you vouchers for free milk, eggs, peanut butter, beans, apple/orange juice and cereal to help you maintain a healthy diet. After your baby is born, they will give you vouchers for baby milk and formula plus all the other items I mentioned until your child is 5 years old. Please look into it, its a great program and it helps out a lot.
2006-06-08 05:04:05 · answer #11 · answered by Poetess_4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋