Pregnant with no insurance?

Question

Ok, Ive got another question for yall. I just found out I am pregnant (minutes ago) and I am thinking ahead. I have NO insurance. Has anyone else had this problem and found a good insurance company or place to go for health care?

Answer 1

yes, I went on medicaid it took me a while to do it because of my pride (not wanting to get government help)
but it was the best thing to do! I dont know what state your in but in washington I went to the dshs website and applied online for pregnancy medical, went into the dshs office and was approved!

Answer 2

Find a clinic in your area that offers free pregnancy testing. A clinic affiliated with a local hospital will probably be the best. They'll do a test (even if you already know you are), ask if you want to talk to a counselor, do the medicaid paperwork for you, and help you make your first appointment with a doctor.

The medical costs associated with pregnancy, birth, and a baby's first year can be really high. Don't let pride keep you from applying for Medicaid, and don't put off going to a doctor. In the meantime, buy some prenatal vitamins at the grocery store or drug store, and start taking them. If you smoke or drink, stop now, and also find a good book about pregnancy so that you'll know what your body is going to be doing for the next 9 months...What to Expect When You're Expecting is probably the best pregnancy book I read (and I read at least 10).

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Answer 3

OK, My wife didn't have any health coverage with our daughter, but she didn't stop care because of how important it is. She went to a local charity clinic while applying for medicaid. To do that go to your local healt unit and get an application or request information on how you can. This is government assisted insurance. Meaning this is what you pay taxes for. Once my wife was covered she chose a OB she was comfortable with that accepted that type of coverage and had no problems. It also covered our daughter until she was 2. Then you could apply for the same type of coverage for your child. It was a blessing. It took care of everything, Prenatal pills , you name it. Check it out, but in the mean time check out some charity hospitals some of them have women clinics.

Answer 4

It depends on where you live. Your state should have some kind of Medicaid program for you. I don't have any insurance either so I went to my local public aid office and got help. Copy and paste this into your browser

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/planningandpreparing/affordablehealthcare.html

or just go to americanpregnancy.org and they have a section about insurance, that should help.

Answer 5

In Nc there is a program called BabyLove through the DSS. You might also check out Pregnancy Counseling Centers. They have lots of information. Good Luck.

Answer 6

My sister was the same.. she's now 5 months along.. she found local doctors that offered free Sonograms and they places also helped her apply for Medic-Aid which will last even after the baby is born...

Answer 7

you can apply for public assistance no matter how much you make and because your pregnant you will qualifiy it will take all of two weeks to recieve a card in the mail. you can also get wic and other public assitance during your pregnancy to keep you and your baby happy

Answer 8

I went on medicaid,and yu can alsp get wic and foodstamples check with yur health dep services

Answer 9

try for public aid were the state helps you while you are pregnant

Answer 10

MEDICAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!