Medicaid

[jess-ann5]

So I got approved for Medicaid. I have to pick out my doctor and plan. I think I want the Community Health Choice. Can anybody give me any advice on which plan to choose?

[meglovesmario]

Lol :) so funny but it will worth the wait

[jess-ann5]

Yes we decided to let the grandparents be the all knowing ones Lol Although they are rubbing it in our faces. Its like dude how old are you people?? Lol

I got a call from my mother in law: "Na Na Na Na Boo Boo I know your secret!"

Lmao Im sssoooo jealous!

[meglovesmario]

Aww thats wonderful so your mom knows and yall dont that will be the best surprise :)) and you too:)

[jess-ann5]

My hubby and I were supposed to find out yesterday. I was sooo excited. The hes like "Lets get surprised with everyone else"

FOOEEY! I was so sad. Lol But its ok, my mom dropped hints that it was a boy cause shes such a ditz. Lol I think it is a boy!! :)

I hope you have a good one darlin!!!

[meglovesmario]

I bet it is:) aww hope it a good one im having one at work just a cake to bring surprise them:) but I wont probably find it till the 16;)

[jess-ann5]

I had my gender determination ultrasound yesterday but im having a reveal party so I have to wait until saturday to find out!! OOhhhh its killing me ! lol

[meglovesmario]

And good luck girly with the rest of your pregnancy and let me know boy or girl I see gender in a week :)

[meglovesmario]

No problem ;)

[jess-ann5]

Thanks chica, your a big help!

[jess-ann5]

I saw my OBGYN at 8 weeks. But some women wait or dont even know they are pregnant until closer to the end of their first trimester or beginning of their second.

Your first appointments are a bunch of tests and bloodwork. Until you get your insurance worked out I suggest you go to the store and pick up some prenatal vitamins.

[Vero2121]

How long did you have to wait to get approved for medicaid?

[charmaine22]

In nm I got approved for pregnancy medicaid, food stamps, and wic. Thats about it, medicaid only covers pregnancy related.

[meglovesmario]

No At longest your income meets the qualifications and we have different packages all pregnant woman get the same food package after pregnanty theres three packages you choose one is breast feeding 100 % no formula and u get a one yr food for yourself and baby food and baby cereal and another one is half and half u get half of formula and one yr  food and baby food and baby cereal and the last one is only formula u get six months of food and baby food and cereal

[Vero2121]

How far long were you before seeing an obgyn?

[jess-ann5]

I applied two or three weeks ago and got a letter in the mail yesterday.

[Vero2121]

How long did you have to wait to get medicade? I'm 6 weeks and haven't seen a Dr yet.

[jess-ann5]

I would call your plan and ask for a description of their services. Maybe its different than here in Texas?

[mrscollins23]

I got approved for wic the same day of my appointment with them and got my vouchers that day up until June.

[mrscollins23]

I have medicaid and I have no clue what you ladies are talking about. I've never heard of getting a free debit card for going to appointments or getting a free car seat. I know mine covers all my prenatal care and some dental. Im in NC

[jess-ann5]

I applied a few weeks ago and I was really surprised because I heard of a lot women getting the run around and it taking a long time for them get approved. I recieved my letter in the mail yesterday and called to confirm.

What is the amount of benefits do you get from WIC? I am assuming it's based on income right?

[meglovesmario]

Im 19 weeks too turn 20 Thursday I was the same way it took two weeks it take a lil longer for you since you applied for food stamps but you will get it soon well alot of woman do half & half as in formula and then do mostly breast feeding and yes wic gives you milk cheese eggs cereal fruit and veggies beans or peanut butter  and there a lil more

[jess-ann5]

I am 19 weeks. I haven't recieved my card yet but she did give me an ID number. The letter also gave my case and EDG number. I don't plan on using formula unless I absolutely have to - like if I just don't lactate. But doesn't WIC help with dairy and cheeses?

[meglovesmario]

i only asked for medicaid I didn't apply for food stamps but I do know the lonestar card is for the food and wic they have a new card it doesnt look like the lonestar card anymore I work for wic alot of the people who have been having kids have the old lonestar card for wic but if I was you definitely apply for wic it well help wit formula how far are you

[jess-ann5]

Community seemed like the best choice so that was the one I chose. The lady on the phone said they would be sending my Lone Star card in the mail. I also applied for SNAP or WIC but I forgot to ask her if I had benefits for that.

Is the Lone Star Card only for food and cash assistance or is it also used to the insurane portion?

Sorry ladies but it is sssoo much easier asking you then sitting on the phone for forever and a day. Lol