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Read all 3 responses: "I need help finding a cheap health insurance plan. i ... that was accepting new clients and our office visit fee was very expensive. ... So much for saving money. Had we been on the Kaiser plan, our only out of ...
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- I too say check out Health Families. http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/hfhome.asp It does go by your income. Its been a life saver for my son since it covers dental...
- If you are currently enrolled through an employer's plan, you won't be able to make any changes, including dropping the plan, until open enrollment (once a year). Che...
- Have you looked into healthy families for health insurance? The number there is 1-866-484-9166. Is varies from $9-45 a month depending on income. I've been on this p...
Families W/ Individual Health Insurance
I have heard so many horror stories about the high cost. ... Individual health insurance is expensive and does not usually cover maternity if you're ...
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- I bought an individual plan for my son through Aetna. You can go to their website directly to get a quote - www.aetna.com. What I did, though, was use an online serv...
- Good Morning Amada V I look at the cost of your medical and dental and have to smile. I'm retireed, have BcBS for me and my daughter. I pay 560.64 a month, with a 7...
- One thing to keep in mind about individual insurance policies in Texas -- none of them have maternity benefits. None of them. I found this out the hard way when I was ...
Any Cheap Health Insurance Options?
Up until now my son and I have had health insurance coverage through my work ... Good luck, insurance is expensive. We are in the same boat, my husband owns ... So, while coverage is good, they will not cover anything you had probs with ...
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- For several years after having my first son, he and I were on an independent plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield (meaning, we called them directly and asked what plans we...
- If you and your family had insurance through your job, you could qualify to extend your coverage for up to a year under Cobra. You would pay more for it than you did ...
- I feel your frustration! My husband just recently lost his job and got a good severance package (thankfully!). He has a new job now, but it's a small business and th...
Cannot Afford COBRA Insurance - Are There Other Alternatives?
COBRA can be terribly expensive. I have a new job (I've been here three months), but my employer does not offer health insurance, so I am looking as well. ...
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- I know you have gotten some great advice, but whatever you do, DO NOT GO EVEN ONE DAY without medical coverage. You will get yourself into trouble with pre-existing co...
- here are a couple of ideas, one of the life care centers may be able to help. One phone is ###-###-#### also you might try the Respect Life Office Respect Life Offi...
- There really is not a whole lot as most independent coverage will not cover pregnancy for 24 months. Good luck I would see about part time work where you can get benef...
Health Insurance HELP!!!!!!!!
Sep 30, 2009 ... Can my pregnancy be cover by my husband health insurance, or it is a prexisting condition? I'm in NY and his insurance is Cigna. I'm so ...
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- Marriage and pregnancy counts as life-changing events so you can enroll without waiting for the usual open enrollment at the end of the year. However, before you canc...
- Usually an insurance company will allow your husband to add you and your baby to his insurance because of a life changing event (such as marriage) without having to wa...
- Hi A., that kind of hard to answer. First with Medicaid it's based on your income. Find out the guidelines. If your hubby's income is within the guidelines you may be...
Question About Having Baby with Poor Health Insurance
While i was pregnant I had no insurance so i ended up on state aid. they are ... The plan was not very expensive and it kicked in to cover mendical bills ...
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- I sell individual health insurance direct at Blue Cross Blue Shield. We have great maternity benefits, but there is a 365 day waiting period on it. It might be somet...
- Depending on who your doctor is and where you deliver you might be able to do a pre-pay maternity plan which is based on when you get the pre-payment made and how long...
- Ok well I know from experience that the good old Governor of IL has a new Kid Care program and all pregnant women and children will get the care needed. He is the cat...
Health Insurance
Health insurance is a nightmare! I was in the same position when my ... He makes no money from you but does from the insurance companies, so there's no ...
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- Hi C., You've received some great advice. If all else fails, here's the contact info for our insurance agent, Bill Hannant. He makes no money from you but does from...
- C., I also agree with the healthy families idea, however you can also talk to the social workers at Kaiser, they have an idea of other programs that might be availab...
- Since you work- if you make the income bracket check Healthy Families, which is a very low share of cost.It is the state health insurance but is only geared to minors....
Health Insurance Question
A much less expensive option than health insurance is going with a company ... the following information so you can participate in the Mamapedia community. ...
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- She should check again with medi-cal. My husband and I are covered because we have dependent children. As of July 1, dental care is only covered for the kids, not ad...
- Check out some of the Blue Cross plans on line. They have a lot to offer.
- Hi L., A much less expensive option than health insurance is going with a company that provides discount health benefits, such as Ameriplan who is the nation's leadin...
Gestational Diabetes
Cobra is ridiculously expensive as is OMIP. Has anyone else has experienced this and .... So hear is my best advice. Go through a Health Insurance Broker. ...
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- Hi K., Since I live in Washington I'm not familiar with all the ins and outs of insurance stuff in Oregon, but I do have have one thought for you. You may need...
- I had g-diabetes when I was pregnant also. I ended up going through Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. They're rates are a little high right now, but insurance is insur...
- With so many layoffs in the State. I have heard and been recommended Lifewise 1-800-592-6804. Good luck to you. A. Jo
Needing Health Insurance
Now though,we don't qualify. But there is also your local health department. As far as independent insurance plans, I have not tried them-too expensive. ...
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- I have Blue Cross and Blue sheild of Florida and they have been very good. The only problem that I find is that they don't cover Florida hospital and I want to delive...
- I did Blue Cross Blue Shield also, it cost me about $250/mon for me and baby (without maternity benefits, which is extra). I did it all online and they sent me the pap...
- I have Golden Rule Insurance. What kind of needs do you have medically? Pam
