The alien lima bean has coverage now! Through persistence I now have pregnancy Medicaid in the State of Florida. A tip for the future to all of the women of child-bearing age out there...DO NOT OPT OUT OF MATERNITY COVERAGE! Opting out of maternity coverage leaves you with extremely limited options, as pregnancy is pretty much a pre-existing condition under most definitions. You options tend to be, self-pay or Medicaid.
The great thing about pregnancy Medicaid in the State of Florida is that once you are approved, you are approved until 2 months after the baby is born, no matter what (hopefully positive) changes occur in your financial situation. I had been worried about pursuing currently active accounts and booking meetings without weighing out the risk of losing coverage and now I can go gangbusters with work without worrying about how it will impact my maternity coverage.
What does Medicaid cover for pregnant women?
- 1 ultrasound
- 10 prenatal visits (14 for high risk pregnancy)
- 2 postpartum visits
- 1 newborn assessment
- delivery, etc.
In today's economy, it is good to know that these resources are out there for folks who may have made the error of opting out of maternity coverage...
