Is there a special Medicaid program for pregnant women?
Yes. It is important for pregnant women to get medical care as early in their pregnancy as possible. Medicaid has a special program called Presumptive Eligibility, which pays for medical care for pregnant women before their Medicaid applications have been approved. To find out if you are eligible for Presumptive Eligibility, call one of the clinics on the list we have enclosed. People at the clinic can tell you if you qualify. If you do, you can immediately receive medical assistance. The Department of Social Services (DSS) will make a decision within 45 days of the 1st medical appointment/application being placed. Is it easier to get Medicaid when I am pregnant? Yes. Because it is so important for pregnant women to get medical care, you are allowed to earn more money than other people. This is called Expanded Eligibility. Even if you have been denied regular Medicaid, you may be eligible under the expanded eligibility income levels. Any of the qualified clinics can tell you if you are
