| Being pregnant can be a wonderful process. | | | | coverage, there is an option for you. The |
| However, without health care coverage, getting | | | | Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was |
| the medical care you and your baby need during | | | | revamped in 2009 and now covers pregnancy. |
| your pregnancy can be daunting and quite | | | | The program provides pregnant women with |
| expensive. Rest assured. There are numerous | | | | comprehensive medical treatment during the |
| public health insurance options for pregnant | | | | pregnancy, but also for a brief time after as well. |
| women. | | | | There are many state sponsored programs as |
| Most pregnant women can also get free or low | | | | well. You should be able to get more information |
| cost health insurance through Medicaid. This is | | | | by calling city or state's public health department. |
| dependent on family size and current income. Last | | | | These plans vary by state and depend greatly on |
| years guidelines stated that if you are a family of | | | | your income level and property ownership. They |
| two and have monthly income less than $2,247 | | | | will typically cover all medical needs for you and |
| then you would qualify for health insurance while | | | | the baby while you are pregnant. |
| pregnant. The income requirement goes up by | | | | The sooner you enter prenatal care will be better |
| approximately $600 with each additional family | | | | for both you and your baby. Not only is it |
| member. | | | | important for your baby to be healthy, but you |
| If you are a working family and make too much | | | | as well. The healthier you are, the more likely |
| to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private | | | | your baby will develop normally. |