J.H. asks from Oklahoma City, OK on February 20, 2008
First Baby No Insurance
My sister just found out she is pregnant. She does not have medical insurance. I heard there was an insurance for pregnant women through the state. Does anyone know about it here in Oklahoma City?
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Thanks to everyone for the information. I found the application and will have my sister fill it out. I appreciate all of you.
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S.K. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
Go to DHS and she can sign up for medical through Sooner Care for her and then the baby once it arrives. She can also go the the Health dept and apply for WIC
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K.L. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
Everyone is right on, its called SoonerCare. Get a few things ready though, the things they may want from you might include pay stubs to verify income, a positive pregnancy test from a doctor (if you only have a home pregnancy test, you can get a free one at planned parenthood. Have her call ahead to find out what all she needs to bring with her and make sure she gets all the needed documents in to them. I know of several cases that they were originally approved, but the person did not follow through with the needed information or paperwork and they were dropped even before they delivered. So, help her get organized, and get her the appointment.
J.K. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
Avoid the 23rd office, always busy, most ghetto
J.G. answers from Oklahoma City on February 20, 2008
She needs to call a DHS office and set up an appt with someone so that she can get soonercare. They will cover her and they should cover the baby when it is born as well. Hope this helped.
S.I. answers from Oklahoma City on February 20, 2008
Go to a nearby health clinic. There are several through the state. The only one I can think of off the top of my head is Variety Health clinic. Make an appointment and they have paperwork that you fill out in the office. You should know if you are accepted within weeks. They will go ahead and see her for free and then when she gets accepted everything will be covered. They should put her on prenatal vitamins and everything for no charge during her first visit.
J.G. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
She can go to any health department and get a free pregnancy test and ask them for a paper stating that she is pregnant. Then you call or go to your local DHS office. They can mail you an application for Medicaid, or you can go in and pick one up. You will need to send in the paper you got from the health department with your application. It can take a little while, but once approved (if approved, it is based upon income) her doctors appointments will either be free or aa dollar, and most if not all the hospital charges will be covered.
A.S. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
she needs to contact DHS in her county, and apply for Medicaid. It covers Pregnant mothers through 6 weeks post-partum. But there are income guidelines.
S.K. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
Go to DHS and she can sign up for medical through Sooner Care for her and then the baby once it arrives. She can also go the the Health dept and apply for WIC
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A.B. answers from Oklahoma City on February 21, 2008
Yes you can get SoonerCare if she is below a certain income threshold. It covers you and the Baby. Tell her to sign up for WIC and she can also get a daycare subsidy when the baby comes and if she works.
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