If a service member gets his girlfriend pregnant, but doesn't want to marry her, will tricare help pay her medical bills or is Joe stuck with paying out of pocket?
2007-05-28 16:12:08 · 12 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ex-girlfriend.
2007-05-28 16:19:39 · update #1
no you will be stuck with paying out of the pocket until the baby is born as soon as he or she is born he count the baby as a dependent which means he or she would be under tricare but you wont. Unfortunately without being married the military believes that the other half being the person who is civilian is not important and should of some kind of other medical assistance. So yeah yall will be paying. I hope yall can work that out some kind of way because birthing a child is not the least bit cheap. But I am sure she will be able to find some assistance in the many family and women help programs that they have out there in the world
2007-05-28 16:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could tell that the answer is yes but unfortunately the answer is no. Tricare only covers the military members and his/her dependents. But I would suggest going to the Airman and Family Readiness Center on base and speaking with them. They may be able to help in some way. They may be able to get you a low to no interest loan to help pay for medical care if paying the bill will create financial problems for you. They always have good advice and will be able to point you in the right direction. Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help. Good luck!
2007-05-28 16:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Tricare does not cover non-dependants prenatal care. If Joe got her pregnant though - he is responsible for helping her pay the medical bills. If he's not WILLING to be responsble speak with Joes 1st Sgt - or the JAG office. It is a civil issue - but he can be held responsible.
Good luck.
2007-05-28 16:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRICARE will continue for 180 days for the service member ONLY. all his dependents will be uninsured the day he gets out. so they will pay for all your appointments as long as he is still in. he can ask to extend by 3-6 months. i know in the army it is simple to do and the commander can do it. i would hope it would be the same for the AF. the other option is if he has a large amount of leave days saved up. lets say you get out 1 jan but have 60 days of leave saved. he can take those 60days at the end. meaning he would really be out on 1 Mar. so sorry. if you were the Active duty member, they would pay for it after you left. but because you are the dependent here, then nope.
2016-05-20 03:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay out of pocket whether your girlfiend or ex..they dont care you have to be married or court ordered or dependent! she is neither...when the baby is born then the health care will kick in for the baby only! medicaid will pay for the pregnancy is she has no health insurance! but if thats the case ...put a wrapper on it in the future...kids shouldnt be having kids!
2007-05-28 17:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by khymelove 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Not a chance. As soon as the baby's born get an attorney and go after him for child support. The military will see to it you get every dime that's coming to you.
2007-05-28 16:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe is stuck paying out of pocket....she can try for government assistance...medicaid..etc..
2007-05-28 16:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Marriedtothearmy 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. they must be married. however, the baby will be covered under TRICARE once it is born.
2007-05-29 01:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't cover non-dependants. She will have to have the baby in a non-military hospital and you will have to cough up the dough. Roughly $4,000 to $6,000.
2007-05-28 16:34:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, she must be your spouse in order to receive tricare benefits.
2007-05-28 16:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋