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Applying For Medicaid after Quitting job Because too much stress Pleasee hellpppp

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in December 2015 Moms
Expecting Mommy of two year old was working a full part morning job, this pregnancy has been very stressful full and i felt lot of stress at work would cry everyday. the day i put my two weeks notice my boss was like what YOU better not apply for medicaid how are u going to pay? why do you want to stay home and be lazy ? she made my last two weeks horrible told me i was lazy every day now medicaid needs them to fill out a paper saying i do not work there no more and im so nervous to go ask her to fill out the paper work. the job was not worth it i need to take care of me and babies. my husband can not add me to his insurance and this is my last option i never had help from the government and filling out all this is stressful to begin with and i feel bad and horrible cant imagine what my ex boss is going to tell me?
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Re: Applying For Medicaid after Quitting job Because too much stress Pleasee hellpppp

  • susiaustinsusiaustin member
    Not sure why your husband can't add you, it's a life event that should qualify you. As far as the Medicare stuff, they have to fill it out. If they have an HR department go through them, or a payroll person you can get it to be done without having to directly deal with your boss. Good luck :( my sister had the boss from hell her first pregnancy and I feel for you after seeing what she went through :(
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  • CeliiCelii member
    thank you
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  • LittleKickLittleKick member
    Can u not pay for a scan? My brothers just moved to the us with his newly pregnant girlfriend and they have booked both a dating scan at 12 weeks and a sex scan and got both for $70
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  • rzarembarzaremba member
    My company helps people apply for Medicaid. Your company's HR dept should be able to verify you no longer work there and submit that verification for you. Many times, the agency in charge of approving Medicaid may be able to help you trouble shoot if your supervisor is being a jerk (which sounds awful, I'm sorry you had to go through that). It is a life change event for you losing your job and therefore like has been mentioned, you should be able to be added to your husbands coverage unless dependent coverage is not available.
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  • aleecatsaleecats member
    LittleKick said:

    Can u not pay for a scan? My brothers just moved to the us with his newly pregnant girlfriend and they have booked both a dating scan at 12 weeks and a sex scan and got both for $70

    She needs more than a dating scan an gender scan, places that do those kind of scans so cheap aren't looking for the health and growth of a baby, which is why you get ultrasounds. She needs prenatal care from an OB or Midwife and those appointments aren't cheap, even with private insurance I'm paying 50-100 everytime I go, with co-pay (I'm also seeing a high risk doctor but my normal OBGYN was about 20-45 for a co-pay).

    OP, Medicaid will work with you, go t there office and talk to someone they'll walk you through the steps and help you work with your old employer to get the paper work. Luckily it's not your bossss choice they have to fill out the paperwork for you! Don't feel bad filing for it either, it's why we have those programs, until my fiancé got this new job he was insured with Medicaid! And as for the job, you did what was best for you and baby for your health that doesn't make you lazy that makes you a good mom! Good luck Hun! I hope everything works out!
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  • beccabeeeebeccabeeee member
    Yup I agree with @aleecats
    She needs prenatal care and those scans can determine a lot of things about the baby and those aren't cheap. For me to see my OB for a normal visit without ultrasound is $1500 every visit (without insurance) luckily I have insurance and haven't paid that yet.

    OP definitely apply and get everything together before you go in. You can call and ask for a list of all the paperwork your required to show them. That way while they are processing your application they can give you a temporary insurance card for immediate need so you can get the care you and your baby need in the meantime. Good luck!
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  • JessicaS0914JessicaS0914 member
    Wait, you can get Medicaid after VOLUNTARILY quitting your job??
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  • beccabeeeebeccabeeee member
    I had medical through the government while still employed. It's not just for people who don't have jobs or got laid off. It's for those who need it and can't afford regular health care. Not sure what state the OP is in, but you can't be turned down while pregnant (at least where I'm at)
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  • beccabeeeebeccabeeee member
    @ash413 maybe I didn't word that right. I mesnt for pregnancy only, that's what I have. Also, I don't know what state the OP is from and the laws can be different. I had insurance through my work as well while using the pregnancy only insurance. My insurance through my work was never active due to it being hour based and complications with this pregnancy made it impossible to meet the requirements.
    Stress during pregnancy is normal, but to a certain extent and shouldn't be taken lightly. Because we don't know the OP's life we can't say that she's being ridiculous. Everyone is different and not all jobs are the same so you really don't know her stress level
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  • ACarter0914ACarter0914 member
    I get Medicare. I work full time but since I work for an agency it's technically only per diem (as needed) which means I get zero benefits but I get paid more. I think I have it only because I'm pregnant too but I'm not really sure.
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  • lalg28lalg28 member
    Are you a single mother? Do you have any support system? Could you transfer departments in your company? What's causing the stress, work itself or are you having some bad pregnancy issues? Before I answered I would want this info. If you have a man to help, can he pick up extra hours or something so you can stay home for a few months? If this is just work related, try switching positions or look for a new job first. If it's serious pregnancy issues maybe you could get short term disability?
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  • ChiccoBeanzChiccoBeanz member
    Op, do some research and find out what insurance you are eligible for and go from there. Medicaid can be a great selection for you, but I suggest looking up your state laws and regulations, and also the insurance options available to you.

    I'm sorry your job is so stressful. Hopefully, you can find a new job and the insurance situation will work out for you.
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  • nik6499nik6499 member
    Pregnancy Only Medicaid is a viable option. While the income threshold is higher than regular Medicaid they will still factor in your entire household income.

    If DH doesn't believe he can add you as it is not open enrollment, call his HR department. Loss of insurance by a spouse qualifies as a reason to add a person to your insurance without needing to be in the open enrollment period.
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  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    ACarter0914 said:

    I get Medicare. I work full time but since I work for an agency it's technically only per diem (as needed) which means I get zero benefits but I get paid more. I think I have it only because I'm pregnant too but I'm not really sure.

    I'm just curious as to how one (of childbearing age) gets Medicare while working full-time? I had thought that Medicare was a program for senior citizens or disabled people only? I was under the impression that Medicaid was the need-base assistance.

    Op, I agree that this is a qualifying event and that your husband or boyfriend or whatever he is should contact his HR department. Another option that I have not heard mentioned yet is for you to Cobra your current health insurance.
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  • ACarter0914ACarter0914 member
    Sorry that was my bad! Your right @Bostonbaby1 I wasn't paying attention.
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  • angelicac06angelicac06 member
    I highly agree that it is very irriponsible. You cannot imagine the pressure, stress and responsibility I have at my job. I think about every single day how easier it would be to stay at home and not deal with it. However I remember why I started a family and how I built my lifestyle and career based my work ethic no matter how challenging. One thing is to resign because you have no financial need (perhaps spouse can carry household expenses by themselves w/ insurance.) That's wonderful! Another is to resign and go on assistance. Perhaps your former employer wasn't very professional however I would at least be thinking the same exact thing.
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