Some help please decision to make

[stonewall1 0]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

Edited October 30, 2009 by stonewall1

[payxibka 10,044]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

COBRA?

[Guitarlo 2]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

Dear Ohio

Is your wife Pinay? You do qualify for being in a helluva situation! First, if you've been laid off you should be elgible for Unemployment Insurance during your lay off period. Second, you are also elgible to extend your Health Insurance benefits via COBRA but COBRA won't cover her. When you're back on the job you can add her to your health policy. If that's after her childbirth date then you might have to go to the county hospital or participating health provider and bill direct for time payments. As far as assistance goes probably not but contact the nearest local Philippino Association and ask for help. If you married during the 90 days you're cool. Don't worry about the AOS you have years to send that in. I suggest at least wait until you're working again. There's a controversy if the INS will consider your Unemployment as current income. I hope this helps. Good luck!

[stonewall1 0]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

Dear Ohio

Is your wife Pinay? You do qualify for being in a helluva situation! First, if you've been laid off you should be elgible for Unemployment Insurance during your lay off period. Second, you are also elgible to extend your Health Insurance benefits via COBRA but COBRA won't cover her. When you're back on the job you can add her to your health policy. If that's after her childbirth date then you might have to go to the county hospital or participating health provider and bill direct for time payments. As far as assistance goes probably not but contact the nearest local Philippino Association and ask for help. If you married during the 90 days you're cool. Don't worry about the AOS you have years to send that in. I suggest at least wait until you're working again. There's a controversy if the INS will consider your Unemployment as current income. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Thank you for the help my wife is Filipino from Dipolog. I am not worried about insurance for myself just her to help cover her only she is my #1 priority.

[Guitarlo 2]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

COBRA is your legal right to extend your current Health Insurance after yoru job loss. Your company's HR dept must supply you with the information. Currently, Obama is paying 65% of the premium for the first 9 months.

[stonewall1 0]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

COBRA is your legal right to extend your current Health Insurance after yoru job loss. Your company's HR dept must supply you with the information. Currently, Obama is paying 65% of the premium for the first 9 months.

Yes I understand about Cobra they will keep me on insurance but will not add her until I get called back because they cannot afford to pay the extra.

[Guitarlo 2]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

Dear Ohio

Is your wife Pinay? You do qualify for being in a helluva situation! First, if you've been laid off you should be elgible for Unemployment Insurance during your lay off period. Second, you are also elgible to extend your Health Insurance benefits via COBRA but COBRA won't cover her. When you're back on the job you can add her to your health policy. If that's after her childbirth date then you might have to go to the county hospital or participating health provider and bill direct for time payments. As far as assistance goes probably not but contact the nearest local Philippino Association and ask for help. If you married during the 90 days you're cool. Don't worry about the AOS you have years to send that in. I suggest at least wait until you're working again. There's a controversy if the INS will consider your Unemployment as current income. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Thank you for the help my wife is Filipino from Dipolog. I am not worried about insurance for myself just her to help cover her only she is my #1 priority.

My wife is from Butuan. We've been married for one week and I got laid off too. So, I feel part of your pain. I don't know for certain if teh INS will consider Unemployment Insurance as your current income on the I-864. I hope there is a local branch of the Philippino Association in your area and they can help out.

[Jonara 0]

Please look into Medicaid option. COBRA is extremely expensive and you both could use that money for something else. Medicaid generally covers low income USC or even a lawfully admitted immigrants. Try this option to see if you guys are eligible. I pasted contact info below - this is the regional office that serves your state too. Call them please, it won't hurt to ask.

Organization Type: CMS RO - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Office

Organization Name: CMS, Chicago Regional Office

Organization Description: Information on local seminars and health fairs on Medicare health plan choices, or to report a complaint directly to CMS.

Areas Covered: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

Regions: V

Address: 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60601

Contact Type: General Professional Contact

General Professional Contact Information: 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60601

Local: (312) 886-6432

Fax: (312) 353-0252

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30

Web Site: www.cms.hhs.gov

[stonewall1 0]

Please look into Medicaid option. COBRA is extremely expensive and you both could use that money for something else. Medicaid generally covers low income USC or even a lawfully admitted immigrants. Try this option to see if you guys are eligible. I pasted contact info below - this is the regional office that serves your state too. Call them please, it won't hurt to ask.

Organization Type: CMS RO - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Office

Organization Name: CMS, Chicago Regional Office

Organization Description: Information on local seminars and health fairs on Medicare health plan choices, or to report a complaint directly to CMS.

Areas Covered: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

Regions: V

Address: 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60601

Contact Type: General Professional Contact

General Professional Contact Information: 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60601

Local: (312) 886-6432

Fax: (312) 353-0252

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30

Web Site: www.cms.hhs.gov

I also hope you well to and back to work to regards to your wife from mine.

Janora thank you so much for this I hope it can help her it will be such a huge relief if it does.

[norrin 3]

In Texas (I don't know about Ohio) you can go on medicaid for the child..which of course includes your wife because she is carrying the child. Prenatal care is covered in Texas through medicaid. You need to check with your state. The child after all is an American Citizen..or will be and all rights, benefits and privileges should be afforded to the child. After the baby is born you could purchase CHIPS or SCHIPS for the child. I think it runs 50.00 or less. Like I said check with your state. You wife would have to covered through private insurance or your employer.

[stonewall1 0]

In Texas (I don't know about Ohio) you can go on medicaid for the child..which of course includes your wife because she is carrying the child. Prenatal care is covered in Texas through medicaid. You need to check with your state. The child after all is an American Citizen..or will be and all rights, benefits and privileges should be afforded to the child. After the baby is born you could purchase CHIPS or SCHIPS for the child. I think it runs 50.00 or less. Like I said check with your state. You wife would have to covered through private insurance or your employer.

Thank you also for the information i will make the calls tomorrow we also do not want it to affect her AOS at all since we can not afford it yet and will not apply until I am back to work.

[Old Dominion 26]

Every state has a federally funded program for pre-natal and post-natal care for women without insurance, and also well baby care. Check with your local social services department

[KittyPollitt 284]

Every state has a federally funded program for pre-natal and post-natal care for women without insurance, and also well baby care. Check with your local social services department

I agree, even some states have locally funded medical assistance programs specifically for women and children. No matter what happens, the baby will be covered after birth. Check your local Social Services website. They just don't EVER deny a pregnant woman healthcare. I've never seen it.

BTW, congratulations!!

[spartan 2]

Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio

Check this website http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumers/familychild.stm

I work in a pediatric office here in san mateo, ca. We always get patients with no insurance, health plan of san mateo provides a one month temporary insurance. All they have to do is fill up a form and then evaluate if they qualify. Before the one month temporary insurance is over, the member should call the insurance company if she/he will continue her coverage and just pay for very low rate per month. Healthy families and kids have $5 copay per visit and $0 for well baby check-up, medical is $0. I think every state has their government health plan that helps unemployed or laid off people. Try to inquire in your state. And congratulation on your new angel.

[Dakine 26]

No need worry as!

All things are possible with God