Medicaid and OOPS! I didn't make it to the hospital birth..

[Andbabymakes2]

Originally Posted by OnAnnaTime You mentioned mws in KC, how close are you? I had Medicaid and delivered at New Birth Company in Overland Park KS. Missouri Medicaid covers your postpartum visits up to 6weeks and then usually qualify you for a well women's program. I am certain MO paid for my mothers tubes to be tied (twice!) but that was in '93 an '95. Edit: okay, I just looked up Chanute, wowee that's a drive from here. I would recommend calling New Birth Company though- I am certain Kendra or Cathy could recommend someone near you. Possibly even put you in touch with Justine, she lives in Lawrence. Good luck!

Thanks, yes, it is a drive, lol.

[mommyshanti]

hmm doesn't look like your state does cover it but only way to know for sure is from mw.
http://mana.org/statechart.html
here are a couple you could just email and talk to
http://www.missourimidwife.com/
http://www.nekansashomebirth.com/Home.html

[ChelseaGirl7]

Hi there! I'm in a similar situation. Our state technically covers hb, but only 2 mw in. the entire state accept medicaid and they are 3+ hours away. Mostly this is because the cpm's are underground b/c the state prosicutes them, and only a handful of cnm's do hb's.
so I decided to see a hospital cnm and then just stay home as long as everything goes well. I don't plan on showing up at the hospital though afterward, I figure I will just call the mw the next day and tell her the baby came. Medicaid should pay for everything.

Chelsea mom of 4, from my phone