Will I get denied again?

Question

I am 6 months and am currently awaiting to be approved or denied for my medicaid, I havent seen a dr yet because I have not had any coverage thus far. Before while applying for medicaid I was asked if my bf was the father of the child, and I told them no, because before when I told them yes they took his income as my income and he made too much and I was denied. I know, I lied, but I had no other way fo getting medical coverage.... He makes enough to live on, but not enough to pay for it out of pocket.
But the thing is... it is his child, and we want the child to have his last name, and his name on the birth certificate...
If I go in and tell them that it could be his child and that we are together now are they going to deny me because he makes too much?
I have no other way of paying for medical... and I thought it was the law that if you are pregnant they cant deny you. Is that true?

If you have nothing better to say than "get a job", "abort", "quit making taxpayers pay for your child" (which I have paid taxes) then dont bother, dont waste my time. Thank you!

Answer 1

Did you know that poverty level for a 4 person family in NY, on Long Island (probably one of the more expensive places to live in the US) is $17.6k a year? They expect a family of 4 to pay rent, buy clothes and toiletries, pay rent and other incidentals at a little over 17 thousand a year. Now I pay cheap rent, 1300 a month, because I know the landlord. That comes out to $15600 a year. How am I supposed to support myself with $2000 for the rest of the year? Granted I make more then the poverty level, quite a bit more and I find it difficult to get by each month.

Did you apply through the welfare office or a third party? I applied for P-Cap (temporary medicaid to cover the pregnancy) through Planned Parenthood, 2 weeks ago, and they just called my husbands job to verify his employment. I am 3 months along and haven't seen a Dr yet.

They can most definitely deny you and they have your past record of application, so they may look at that as well. I should be OK with getting the P-Cap (and I have no issues taking it either, I worked very hard for over 20 years paying into the system, so a little help from the government is not an issue for me). Maybe you are applying for the wrong program. Go to planned parenthood and see what they say. They may be more willing to help you then the welfare office.

Good luck.

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Some people have no concept of how much the bill is for having a baby because even most of their bill was covered and they only had to pay the co-pay. But remember this as well, medicaid goes back 3 months prior to your first application date. So if you tell Planned Parenthood or a clinic that you are a medicaid applicant, they will take your monetary situation into consideration when they decide to take you on as a patient, and let you pay the bills off later.

Answer 2

I think it depends where you live. In PA, they do not deny pregnant women. But NJ tends to be really strict. I was living in NJ when I found out about my first son, and they denied me. My job then moved me to PA, where I was approved. I made to much in NJ to get approved but in Pa where the cost of living is cheaper I made the same. SO I do think it depends where you live. I was working for my fathers insurance company, and they funny enough dont have health insurance for employees, but its a small company. I would go back and demand like a nother look into you case.

Btw, if you call the hospital, they have a program, most of the time, that you can get reduced care. Like you would only pay $5- $15 a visit. Generally through like an organization. You really need to get some prenatal care hun. I wish you all the best. ALso try your local health department. Good luck and congrats!~

Answer 3

Hi... About 2 rs ago I went through the same thing I didnt get prenatal treatment until I was abt 6 months because I didnt have any coverage... I went to a clinic around my way and I told them I was pregnant and that I needed medical insurance... They asked me if I was working I told them yes which helped... They asked me are you with the father I said no were seperated.. YES I LIED ALSO!!! But that actually helped me to medicaid( when ur pregnant is PCAP) And his name still appeared in the birth certificate.... there is no reason they should denie you any coverage ur pregnant...you need to be seen by a Dr... to determine ifthe baby is growing fine if your gaining the required weight.. And you need prenatal pills...( I was buying over the counter prenatal pills when I didnt have the coverage but it doesnt have enough vitamins as the prescribed) PLEASE try again they cant denie you... I wish LUCK both medicaid and birth...I hope this helps some what... :) And yes its the law....

Answer 4

You can put his name on the birth certificate if you want. They aren't going to make you take a paternity test or anything just to give your baby his last name. There are men out there that didn't father the baby that adopt the kids and give them his last name.

If you two are going to get married I would wait until after the birth, wait until he has good medical benefits that would cover you and your baby. And you tell medicaid AFTER the other benefits kick in, not before hand. You do not want a lapse in medical coverage for you or the baby.

As long as you aren't telling them who the father is, continue saying it's not him, you will probably get coverage. You can say you know who it is and it's not your current boyfriend. My brother dated a pregnant girl, was there holding her hand for the birth, and was with her for years after the baby was born, it DOES happen.

I hope you are taking over the counter pre-natal vitamins, drinking lots of water, taking naps when you are tired and don't gain more than 25-35 pounds. I like the Target brand of prenatals are great, TAKE THEM WITH A FULL MEAL and a glass of milk!!

Try again. I would go alone. Tell them you are on your own. There is not a LAW that states if you are pregnant they have to provide you with free medical care, hon. If you qualify you can get free or very cheap medical care, but it's not a law that you get it for free just because you are pregnant. Not true.

Lots of women get pregnant every day and take jobs so they get their own medical coverage. My friend worked throughout her entire pregnancy and took one week off before/ one week off after the baby was born. She got her own benefits from her employer and spent 40+ hours on her feet throughout her entire pregnancy.

Answer 5

For one thing I know that people can be rude
but you have no need to too
he has the right to give the child his name after he is born
if ask just tell them that he decided to give the child his name
after all he has been there during the pregnancy
by the way you are not the 1st one to lie to medicaid and will not be the last
Good luck & Congrats

Answer 6

Keep in mind your lying to get benefits is fraud and if caught, you will be prosecuted criminally and have to pay back any funds you received fraudulently.

A better alternative would be for you or your boyfriend to get a job that offers insurance coverage.

In larger cities, there are free medical clinics that you can visit that are on a first come -first serve basis; it can mean waiting in line for hours but you can get treatment.

Answer 7

It is time to take responsibility for your health and the health of your unborn child.Those of us who have insurance that doesn't cover costs 100% pay for the remainder of the bill out of our own pocket. I don't avoid taking care of my health because someone else doesn't pay 100% of the bill.
Get yourself into a doctor TODAY. Pay cash for the visit if you have to. Borrow from friends and family if you need to.
How are you going to pay for diapers and the other needs of a child if you haven't even figured out how to afford to go to the doctor? It is time to come up with a plan for taking care of your new FAMILY.

Answer 8

You should not get denied if you are pregnant. I lived with my boy friend but i had to tell them i was living alone just to get approved for things like health care and food stamps at that time cause i needed it. They also gave me healthcare cause i was pregnant. I dont know what state u r from but thats how it works in MA. Don't feel bad about lying either cause they give u no choice but to lie. I had my 1st child at the age of 16 and they were hard on me also. I make good money myself now and got cut off of healthcare but they now let me pay a premium monthly. i hope i helped in some way.

Answer 9

First of all get yourself to a clinic (like Planned Parenthood ) and get checked out you should have been to "a " doc by now. You can tell them he does not live with you-thats the only way they will count his income against you.

Answer 10

i believethat you should medicaid as soon as u get pregnant!...try and investigate thta more! and never mind what people say ! good luck!