Medi-cal in California?

Here's a link to what you need and want to know- http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/def... You can even apply on line. I suggest getting started immediately so you have one less thing to worry about.

It sounds like you guys are having a rough time, I hope things look up for you soon =). Take care.

I don't know specifically about Medi-cal as I don't live there, but generally, in all states, when you are pregnant and are eligible for maternal Medicare it covers 100% of all routine office visits, your entire labor and delivery hospital costs (including any anesthesia like an epidural), and you remain covered for at least 6 weeks so that you can have your 1 postpartum appointment. Your child is automatically enrolled at birth and is usually covered 100% for one year.

If you are eligible, your 6 year old will likely be covered also. Just call the office where you applied - they can answer these questions for you.

And in response to the nasty first answer - heaven forbid you get laid off from a job or suffer from an illness that leaves you incapable of working and you end up needing public assistance as a temporary means of getting by. Actually, it would be a nice lesson in humanity for you. Not everyone is a deadbeat who keeps having babies to earn benefits from the government. Those are the stereotype - and the minority of those who use public assistance.

depends on what the state is allowing at the time of service.

Next time, make sure you have a stable career and good health insurance before you get pregnant.

I certainly hope you are going to start working full time while your SO finds work.

I am so tired of supporting deadbeats. I have my own pregnancy to worry about.....I'm working full time, so can you.