Maternity Leave
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Materinty Leave
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on March 24, 2010
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i had a kid and on maternity leave i was suppose to return on oct 5 but my doctor wouldnt release me until 2 weeks lata due to my complications so the fired me and thi...
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- There are a lot of different factors to look into as many of the other members have already mentioned. I would most certainly do your homework because you may very wel...
- Did you go beyond the 12 week FMLA time period? Legally, they do not have to hold your job beyond this.
- There are a lot of variables involved including how long you were already on leave as stated below. Your best answer would be to contact an attorney, find one that giv...
No Company Maternity Leave and I Am on Medicare. Any Advice on Social Security?
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on July 26, 2010
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Due to a layoff and a gap between medical coverage (and getting pregnant during that gap!) I am currently on Medicaid. Yikes, I know. My husband and I are barley makin...
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- I don't know anything about Social Security, but you might qualify for WIC. I had Medicaid and WIC when I was pregnant. It was a great help!
- Medicaid will pay for your medical costs, labor and delivery. I have a friend who was pregnant and had her baby on Medicaid. However, you should check into what happen...
- flea markets, sell your junk, sell your relatives junk. Clean repo's and foreclosures. Thank God for medicaid.and Food stamps. You can also apply for an assistance che...
Older Child at Home While on Maternity Leave with New Baby?
Asked by V. from Minneapolis
on September 8, 2006
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I'm wondering what others have done/are doing out there...My 2-year-old is currently in daycare 3 days/week. Our daughter is due at the end of November. When you wer...
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- I worked at a daycare and most parents either stayed home with both children to save on money. or Kept the older child in daycare so they wouldn't mess up their schedu...
- I plan to yank my daughter from daycare. I will have her in daycare maybe 1 half day during that first week and 2 half days the second week. This is just so she gets...
- I think it depends on the temperment of your 2 year old. I kept my just turned 3 year old son in daycare fulltime when I had my baby girl. He simply had too much ene...
Maternity Coverage
Asked by B.R. from Fort Myers
on October 30, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My husband and I are interested in trying for baby #2 within the next year. I had maternity coverage with my first son, but our insurance has since ch...
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- Hi B., I second the recommendation for out-of-hospital births. They are cheaper and as safe (or safer b/c of fewer interventions) as the hospital for low-risk preg...
- I too have heard cash discounts are a good option; prepaying, etc. Sorry no advice other than that except to avoid an online place which offers a discount "matern...
- My sister didn't have maternity coverage for her second child. The OB's office was more than willing to negotiate a flat fee for their services and the hospital did t...
Not Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Best Way to Handle It?
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I do not plan to return to work at the end of my maternity leave (six weeks). I would like some pointers on the best way to handle telling them i won't be coming back ...
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- Hi Amy, As soon as I got pregnant, I knew that I would never go back to work after the baby was born! However, I was very, very concerned about my medical coverage...
- check with your insurance company. my sister called work and quit the day she was supposed to go back to work and it totally backfired. they cancelled her insurance a...
- Hi Amy~ I'm sure not everyone will agree with me, but I'll share my past experience with you anyways. I was put on early medical leave due to pregnancy complications....
Maternity Insurance?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on September 30, 2010
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Hi- I am wondering if any of you ladies know of an individual healthcare policy that covers maternity insurance. I have NOT been able to find one. I worked throughout ...
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- I'm an agent and in Texas, there is only one company that I'm aware of that will write maternity on an individual plan. The deductible on that particular plan is high ...
- I researched this heavily when we decided we wanted baby number two about three years ago. I was only able to find two companies that offered maternity coverage throu...
- Depending on income, you might qualify for Medicaid insurance. I've had friends in similar situations (SAHM, dad works) who used it for their pregnancies and also cov...
Maternity Coverage
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on August 12, 2009
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I am switching jobs and my new employer is willing to pay my insurance, but I am to find a plan for the 4 employees. I am looking for a "group" plan for four that all...
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- They consider it a preexisting condition. Email your congressman and tell them you want the insurance companies to stop interfering with your health options.
- That is the policy with most health insurances, you have to wait one year before you get pregnant. Can't wait 4m into the plan, after one year, then you can get pregn...
- EDIT: OK, I now see your further explaination. That makes a whole lot more sense to me as to why you would be finding insurance and so on. Honestly, I don't know of ...
Maternity Card?
Asked by N.K. from Dallas
on August 1, 2006
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Does anyone know anything about the Maternity Card? Anyone used it? I am about to be uninsured and my husband's work ins. is way too expensive per month($1000 + for ...
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- If you let me know as well... it sounds interesting...and i think my sister could relate with it as well..Just let me know what you hear... Thanks & Good Luck!!
- Hi N., I don't know anything about the maternity card, but I do work for a company that will help to reduce the cost of what you pay out of pocket. It is medical b...
- Hi N., We were self emploed for our babies. My OB and I worked out a paymaent plan- His fee was right at $2000. Doctor's Hospital in Dallas offered an awesome OB pack...
Maternity Insurance
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on January 18, 2011
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Unfortuneately I had a miscarriage last week, my second pregnancy, and of course it was heartbreaking, but we are looking forward to trying again in a few months. That...
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- We were able to get two policies to cover maternity leave. The first was from Conseco, which pays for each day of hospitalization. The next was from John Alden which...
- My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your baby. Aflack's insurance doesn't cover for maternity but if you check with some other insurers. You can find some ...
- L., first let me offer my condolences on your loss. I'm truly sorry and pray that you will be blessed again soon. I had accident insurance with Aflac and I really ...
Maternity Clothes
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on April 23, 2011
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Does anyone know where I can get some maternity pants/shorts/capris that are knit and go over the belly? Not the "secret panel" ones, just the same fabric. I've trie...
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- Old Navy had good stuff when I was pregnant.
- Try some of the kids consignment shops, often they have a maternity section. You may have some luck there or maybe MotherHood (a maternity store usually in malls)
- Old Navy has pants with "the panel" - CHEAP! And I owned two Bella Bands - black and white, and I swore by them - loved those things!
