Insurance & Medical Costs
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Medical Insurance and Pregnancy - How Does It Work???
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on June 9, 2009
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Anyone out there have some advice? Insurance is one topic that thoroughly infuriates me! I have a high deductible plan. It has all kinds of loopholes on how insuranc...
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- I had a high deductable on my insurance as well- $5700 and after I became pregnant I found out I was not even covered for pregnancy- the agent messed up and there was ...
- Hi A., I had the same questions when I got pregnant. I called my insurance company with all my questions, I made sure that my doctor was in their plan and the hospi...
- Yes, you might have to pay the deductible twice. However, you could switch to a different plan on the second year...one with a lower deductible and better coverage. ...
Birth Control Not Being Covered Under Insurance
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on February 3, 2012
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I have had the same health insurance for 5 years with my company. Before I got pregnant I was on birthcontrol for 2 years, then decided to start our family. Now that...
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- Sorry for you it isn't August 2012 but just another reason I do not understand why people on here (woman with families for the most part) are constantly saying "repeal...
- Unfortunately, you'll probably have to pay it. However, check with insurance and see if pills are covered instead. Maybe you can switch. Otherwise, go to Planned Pare...
- At least we're not under Santorum who doesn't believe in birth control....for anyone...at all...ever. I'd pay the $500. Maybe technically, you should have asked fo...
Pregnant with No Health Insurance
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on January 29, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I just found out that I am pregnant (major surprise) and we don't have health insurance. I've looked around online for insura...
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- applying for medicaid is worth a shot. if not, if your spouse has group health insurance, pregnancy usually isn't a pre-existing condition anymore. If you don't have g...
- Parkland hospital has a sliding scale based system, based on your income. I got pregnant with my daughter when I was inbetween jobs and no insurance. The drive and t...
- If you truly can't qualify for Medicaid, you should still qualify for Chip Prenatal. It is very cheap. Then when you go to have the baby, I think you apply for emergen...
Tax on Maternity Leave & Child Bonding?
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on March 11, 2009
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Does anyone know what the proper course is for filing your taxes when you took maternity leave and child bonding during that tax year? Is it considered disability or ...
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- I know I am a little late responding, but I had the same situation this year.. the 4 weeks before and 6-8 weeks after is state disability and is not taxed. The Paid F...
- I just want to reiterate what others have said--if you took Family Leave Act money, it IS taxable, and you SHOULD have received a form, indeed.
- the first part of the leave (up to 4 weeks before & 6/8 weeks after usually, but dependent upon what you doctor says) is disability and is not taxable. the fmla is no...
Seeking Some Good Health Insurance
Asked by J.G. from New York
on January 3, 2008
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hello ladies! I just wanted to know if anyone can help me out with this issue here, I'm looking for a health insurance plan for me my husband and my three children age...
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- Family Health Plus is definitelys omething to look in to, it will be the best and cheapest for a family of your size, and tell them you are prego, they may put you int...
- Hi J., There are a few web sites that let you compare ins. plans and premium prices that you might find helpfull. Two I found are ehealthins.com and healthinsurean...
- my advice: I just saw a movie called "Sicko" today, a michael moore film documentary about the 'situation' of managed health care in America. SEE THIS MOVIE. No lie,...
Health Insurance Question....
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on August 2, 2011
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I need to find decent health insurance...can you please help??? It is too expnsive to get on with the hubby....we make too much for the state's family care..What else ...
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- not sure if you have Kaiser in your area.... I got it for my daughter who lives in an area that has Kaiser. I don't so I don't have it but I would if I could! http:/...
- You could always go with a high-deductible plan. The premium is lower than a traditional plan, and you might be responsible for the first $1500/year of medical expense...
- BCBS of Illinois is the only carrier that still offers a true maternity benefit. The premium is approximately an additional $200/month for the maternity benefit. The...
Pregnant Without Insurance
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on July 30, 2007
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Im 11 weeks pregnant and I do not have insurance. I was denied medicaid, and now I cannot get on my husbands policy. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do? I...
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- You know birth is not a medical event. Birth is a natural thing. You don't have to go have checkups just to see that your baby is growing. You could check out a local ...
- I have a friend who is self-employed and had no maternity coverage. She shopped around a bunch of local hospitals to find out how much a private pay birth would be. ...
- D., I know it's a hard situation to be in but maybe a fundraiser would be helpful. Do you have a bunch of friends that would be willing to take some fliers around and ...
Insurance ? Re: Pregnancy
Asked by B.D. from Chicago
on July 5, 2008
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Ok so we have BCBS, under COBRA, and are wrapping up our 18 months on 8/31/08. My husband is supposed to become an "employee" and therefore, receive insurance from hi...
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- Have you husband ask his employer if there is a pre-existing clause on the new insurance plan for pregnancy. He will need to talk to the human resource person or the ...
- We had to switch insurances mid way through my pregnancy with our son. No problems. It is not considered a "Pre-exsisting" condition. You should have not problems. T...
- Hi B., I think you should be ok. I was in a similar situation 2 years ago and was told that as long is there is no lapse in coverage and you go from one set of cover...
Kaiser Vs. Others for Pregnancy and Delivery in San Diego
Asked by J.B. from San Diego
on September 3, 2009
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We're about to start trying to have a baby, and I am unsure if I should stick with Kaiser or go with another insurance company in San Diego. Can you give me advice fo...
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- I am currently pregnant (due September 19th). I started out with Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest and ended up switiching to Sharp. The reason being is that I really wanted ...
- I just gave birth with kaiser, and the experience was fine...really great actually. I saw a midwife for all my prenatal care...Betty Cox in San Marcos. A couple of t...
- Hi There ... well this is an exciting time and you are doing the bes thing right now by consciously planning. My suggestion would be to change insurance so that you c...
Well Baby Visits and Insurance
Asked by M.W. from Washington DC
on September 14, 2011
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Thinking about switching our healthcare insurance plan, but not until after baby #2 is born on December. Right now we have a 0 deductible plan, but it comes with a nic...
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- can you look for a plan where wellness and physicals are non deductable?
- I would love to pay $600/month for 0 deductible! That seems pretty cheap to me. Our well visits or sick visits are never over $100 and I just tell our doctor office ...
- You should be getting billed for every ob visit. The way the obs bill is they bill for the initial visit. Every visit from that point forward is included in the delive...
