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Optional Maternity Coverage
Asked by S.L. from Minneapolis
on September 28, 2008
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My husband had lost his job last December (I work PT and not eligible for health insurance through my company) and we have continued paying COBRA premiums for his grou...
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- My sister didn't have maternity coverage for her 2nd child and found that the Dr office she went to had a program and so did the hospital. She had to pay I believe $9...
- why would you even think about another baby-when things are so tight right now???id say wait until your hubby gets back on his feet....jmo
- I don't knw if you've already begun coverage with BCBS, but you may want to look into Health Partners. I have had and individual plan with them for years and had very ...
Looking for Maternity Leave Advice
Asked by J.D. from Atlanta
on April 15, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Does anyone have any advice on preparing for maternity leave - some learning experience you may have had that you weren't expecting? Can be in regards to in...
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- Work closely with your HR department. They will make sure you have filled out all required forms and such related to a long absence (FMLA, company paperwork, etc). ...
- Hello, I recently went on maternity leave at the beginning of March. What I thought would be a hard process went smooth. Best thing I can tell you is to make sure you ...
- Hi J., Not sure, if you are a working mom, I am assuming you are. Most companies now days allow FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)/short term disability) to kick in. D...
Maternity Leave
Asked by V.H. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2008
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With my first son I worked up until I went into labor but this time around I have a job that is more demanding. I have found my self to be really tiered and irritable....
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- I know that you are allowed 12 weeks after delivery (under FMLA) to bond with the baby and I believe it's up to 6 weeks before the birth *hoping someone will correct m...
- Tell your doctor in no uncertain terms about the pain and stress you are having. If your doctor agrees that you should be at home he can give you the form to apply for...
- Call or visit online the disability office, and find out your options. I think you can get disability AND bonding time (Family Leave Act) which might give you a longer...
Maternity Card Vs. Prenatel/Delivery Discounts
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on July 30, 2007
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I am curious if anyone has used the Maternity Card or other discounts. Our insurance no longer covers any maternity costs and I just wanted some advice from other mom...
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- I don't know about Dallas Presby, but to give you an idea, Trinity in Carrollton charges $3200 for a routine delivery and $4500 for a C-Section with the discount. Pla...
- I had my son at Baylor Grapevine in March and was a self pay patient. We researched the maternity card but the doctor I was seeing had never even heard of it so that ...
- I am also having the same issue---no maternity insurance. We are considered "cash pay" and we are getting a 20% discount from our doctor and a flat rate from Med. Cen...
Having Another Baby Without Maternity Coverage
Asked by P.C. from Fort Wayne
on May 13, 2007
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WE can't afford health insurance with maternity coverage, but we really want to start trying to have another baby. Has anyone done it without maternity coverage? What ...
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- I had my son 27 months ago without maternity coverage. My husband and I made too much money to qualify for any help, you have to have a really low combined income to ...
- I would check out the Health Advantage Program and the Program and the Hoosier for Pregnant Women. The Hoosier would cover more servies. Health Avantage has a websi...
- I did have a baby without insurance. I delivered @ St Francis south campus in Indianapolis. They can set up something with you if you call the financal department befo...
Survey About the Best "Maternity" Hospital
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on February 13, 2007
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Hello all,
I'm getting ready to write an article for our community newsletter about the top hospitals, for maternity, in the area.
What hospital do you like or dis...
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- I loved Presbyterian of Dallas (Margot Perot Center). I had to spend seven weeks there with my first child and would not go anywhere else. The nurses always took reall...
- i am looking for responses in regards to the best maternity hospital since i am supposed to give birth the first week o may ... so please keep me updated of your results
- I love Baylor University Medical Center downtown. Your baby can stay with you and the same nurse takes care of you and the baby. I also like the fact that there are C...
Maternity Leave Question -- What's the Standard?
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2009
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Dear Fellow Moms,
I have been employed at my job for 2.5 years. I've done great work and made few to no demands on my employer. I just found out that I am pregnant....
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- M., I worked for a non-profit before I had my son. Basically, I didn't know IF I was really going to come back to work. And I was honest about my feelings. My HR pe...
- Fortunately, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made it illegal for employers to fire or demote you because you decided to become a mother. And the Family and Me...
- I am a labor and employment attorney, and I think S.H. stated it pretty well below so I will be brief. It was not wise to tell your employer that you're not plannin...
Might by Preg and Have No Insurance
Asked by J.T. from Pensacola
on March 8, 2007
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Hi everyone! I was just wondering if anyone on here has used or known of anyone that has used MaternityCard.com. It is supose to be a maternity insurance for woman th...
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- I havent heard of this but it would be interesting to know if its a good deal. I know that Medicaid for pregnant women is much easier to get then regular medcaid. Yo...
- I have found through a similar experience (switching from my companies insurance policy to my husbands in the middle of my first pregnancy) that pregnancy is not a pre...
- J., I used AHCO. I paid something like $150 up front and then $99/ month for 12 months. I used a doc out of their network becuase I am in a small town. Also, once...
Just for Fun! How Did You Know You Were in Labor?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2011
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My friend just gave birth to her baby girl in a car! She said she just had back pain (back labor) and barely any contractions. Lo and behold before she knew it, she ne...
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- With my 1st, I went to the doctor because I had being leaking for a couple hours. While wating my water broke and they send me to an emergency c-section for risk of in...
- I was clueless with my first. I wasn't feeling most of my contractions and those I did feel I thought were Braxton Hicks. They weren't regular and weren't very uncomfo...
- I WISH I had delivered in the car! Haha! My labor with my first was 72 hours. It was horrible. A friend of mine actually delivered her baby in the car too! It must...
New Sahm with Out Health Insurance
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on April 23, 2010
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I recently decided to quit my job and stay at home with the kids. I carried insurance for the family and now we have none. The children qualify for chips my husband ...
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- If your children qualify for Chips then you and your baby probably would be eligible for coverage too. Have you checked? I understand you want to stay with your same d...
- Avon. They offer group insurance to active consultants and by active i mean a sale in any amount 2 times a month.
- Call your Dr.s office and the hospital. They have special pricing for people w/o insurance and who are paying cash. I did this with my first. It was So much cheaper th...
