Sage-Tips

Can I use my insurance for my pregnant girlfriend?

Unfortunately, the answer is likely “no.” Most insurance plans require that you’re married in order to include a partner under your coverage, with some states providing exceptions for common law marriages.

What happens if you get pregnant while on your parents insurance?

Your parent’s plan, regardless of the source, generally won’t be required to cover your child as a dependent. You will be responsible for obtaining coverage for your baby. Depending on your income, your child may be eligible for coverage under the Medicaid/CHIP program in your state.

Does Kaiser Permanente insurance cover pregnancy?

Maternity benefits As a Kaiser Permanente member, maternity care and all necessary tests and services are covered under most plans. You have the added security of knowing that your benefits don’t limit your hospital stay after your baby is born.

How does Kaiser work with pregnancy?

Comprehensive maternity care At Kaiser Permanente, we take your care very seriously. We’ll follow your pregnancy closely and give you extra appointments, tests, and education as needed. After you give birth, we’ll be there to help you and your baby thrive.

Can I be added to my boyfriends insurance?

Can I add my boyfriend to my health insurance? Employees typically can’t add a boyfriend or girlfriend to their health insurance. “Normally, to obtain coverage under an employer’s plan, a person would need to meet the definition in the benefit plan document for spouse or domestic partner or dependent,” Lee says.

Can insurance deny you for being pregnant?

Health plans can no longer deny you coverage if you are pregnant. That’s true whether you get insurance through your employer or buy it on your own. What’s more, health plans cannot charge you more to have a policy because you are pregnant.

Can you give birth at Kaiser Permanente?

When you give birth to your baby at Kaiser Permanente, you may be surprised at how many people are there to support you — before, during, and after your delivery. We’ll care for you during your pregnancy, help you prepare for your out-of-hospital birth, and talk about care for you and your baby after they’re born.

Does Kaiser Cover newborn?

We’ll give your little one a Kaiser Permanente Health/Medical Record number at the hospital. To keep their health coverage, enroll your baby within 30 days* of birth. *California members can keep their babies’ health coverage if they enroll them within 31 days of birth.

What does Kaiser give you when you have a baby?

Your nurse will help you get comfortable caring for your newborn, and support you through umbilical cord care, diapering, bathing, swaddling, and breastfeeding. When you’re ready to go home, you will receive a gift.

Will my husband’s insurance cover my pregnancy?

Even if your wife’s pregnancy began before she was insured under your health insurance policy, her maternity care must be covered. Also, having a child qualifies you for a special enrollment period. So, if your spouse isn’t on the health plan, you can add her to the coverage if she’s pregnant.