Anyone know where I should go to see if I can get my baby on Medicare? I am on it already.

The way it works here in Florida the hospital starts the application for you once the baby is born but that's here in Florida not sure if they all work the same

Oh that would be nice if they did that here too!

@abella1023,

I was going to say the same thing. When the baby is born, it automatically goes on moms insurance.

Oh okay for how long? @sev1226

it was like that with my first I believe its like that in every state they have you do the application in hospital so your not charged for the birth and other stuff

where do you live?

I live in Michigan

@frances.gala92,

I think the best bet is to call them and see if you should wait or go right ahead with it

Go ahead with what? @frances.gala92

filling out papers for insurance for the baby

like call your insurance and ask them if you should wait to fill out the paper work till the baby is born or should you fill the paper work out now

Oh okay I will thank you! @frances.gala92

welcome 😊

If you're on Medicare as long as you are... However, if the baby's dad has health insurance you can choose to put the baby on that coverage too. It's called a "change of life" and they have to accept the baby. With Obamacare, there is a lot of emphasis on newborn health. I would suggest reading up on Obamacare as well because you can get a free breast pump sometimes and a lot of other benefits.

Oh with this insurance too I get a free breast pump of my choice and I called and they said I have to wait till the baby is born then go up to DHS. What is the difference between Obama care and Medicaid? @sev1226

with Callie I had to go to the DHHR and get papers and everything and fill them out for Medicaid. and the way my hospital explains Obama care is that if you qualify for Medicaid but sign up with Obama care they'll still give you state insurance so I'm not really sure?

Yeah they told me once it's born I have to go to DHS and I have the same name except mine is spelt Cali pretty name (: lol

@calliesmom,

thanks! I've always thought Callie was a pretty name, i think the meaning of the name is what won me over to name my daughter that! @california12632