I am 5 month’s pregnant and just got fired, lost my insurance.
My last employer did what I would call spring cleaning and fired alot of people before she hired and trained new people. When I called to see what time I came in that week they told me not to show up that they didn’t need me anymore. So now I have no insurance and I can’t afford to see an OBGYN without it. I don’t know what to do because i’ve been looking for another job but it doesn’t seem to be going any where. And even if I were to get another job right now my new insurance wouldn’t kick in till after i’ve been there for 90 days. Thats about a week after my due date. I just dont know what to do. I’m worried.
Answer: You said she fired a bunch of people only to hire new ones in their place? Why? Make a list of who got fired. What is unique about each person? Start with yourself, you are pregnant. Were any of the others over 40 years old, minorities, or disabled? Is she discriminating against any of them? Click here to find out: http://eeoc.gov/employees/index.cfm
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You should visit your local department of Social services. There you can fill out an application for medicaid for pregnant women. It is a lot of paperwork but it will cover all pregnancy related expenses. It is also a jump start for your baby. Once you fill out the application a social worker will tell you what other information is needed. Don’t worry even if you don’t get approved for full medicaid you should still be able to get a plan through DSS to help pay for expenses.
First of all, see a lawyer about you getting laid off while your emloyer hired new people. If you are marry, see if you can be cover on your husband’s insurance. Go to the Health Department where you live and get you and the baby check out. Apply for food stamps and wic for you and the baby if you are eligible. Go to the unemployment office. You are at least entitled to unemployment seeing that your employer lay you off. If you have not already, done your taxes, do them as soon as possible and use that money to see your doctor. Above all, have faith in the Lord.
Well if your boss knew or you even suspect she might have known you were pregnant consult the labour board/lawyer/etc.
Secondly see if there is government insurance available.
Because you are pregnant you are eligible for insurance from the Government or Dept of Public Welfare. Contact your local Dept of Public Welfare office to find out how to apply. Once you have the baby, the baby is also eligible for coverage.
You can apply for Medicaid from the local Health and Human resources department for the state in your area. Or maybe its called the local assistance office where you are. Every location seems to have its own name for it. Either way, you are automatically eligible with being unemployed, pregnant, and uninsured. Plus, this also now makes you eligible for other help programs. You can sign up for HUD thru the local housing authority, which will pay a portion of your rent. You can get food stamps to help with groceries until you are able to get another job, and also, you are now eligible for WIC, to help give you and your baby added nutrition, especially now when its most needed. Dont see this as being a totally bad thing. You have paid into the system for years and now that you need a little help, its ok to take it. That will give you a little bit of relief while you are looking for a job. Best of luck to you, and remember, there are avenues of help out there if you just know the right questions to ask.
Apply for medicaid, if you are pregnant and do not have an income, they are more than likely to accept you. I had to use medicaid for a few months when I got laid off, it is very helpful if you really need it. Contact your local human resources office to get all the info you need on it. Good Luck.
You should call your local Planned Parenthood, they aren’t just for birth control. They have a lot of information on low cost check ups and vitamins and what you might need. If they can’t offer you medical treatments at their facilities, they might be able to refer you or give you info on other institutions that might help. Good luck!
Go to the local health dept. they can help you get on Medicaid. if you qualify it is effective the moment you apply!. they can give u the application and tell you where to turn it in. Good luck sweety.
I am so sorry that happend to you this late in your pregnancy. I am worried about the same thing happening to me.
But listen there is always someone who can help you. You most likely will qualify for emergency medical insurance please see your local health department or social security office. Since you were laid off by no fault of your own, you qualify for unemployment insurance or medicaid. Best of luck dont give up. Everything will be okay, it may require some extra leg work and trust in God. It can be done, dont give up. Dont worry its bad for the baby. Best thing you can do is to take action and try as many places as you can. Look in the phonebook for emergency health assistance. Best of luck.
if you have no income or low income you can get on medicaid… im not sure how to get in touch with them in your area, look in the phone book or call your local health department and ask how you can get in touch with a medicaid office… all you will need is proof of pregnancy on paper… and show them how much income you make. act as soon as possible because sometimes it can take like a month to get it!
Take the issue up with your labor board. They cannot fire you while you are pregnant unless you did something really wrong. Also, check with your local Department of Human Services, and the unemployment office.