How does Medicaid for Pregnant Women work?

Babies receive health care services for at least one year after birth. If you’re pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify to sign up for an insurance plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, even if the enrollment period is closed. Free coverage is available regardless of immigration status. Extended access to family planning services is available to women who have Medicaid while pregnant but lose coverage after pregnancy.

Am I eligible for Medicaid for Pregnant Women?

To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: Are you a New York State resident? Do you meet the following income guidelines? Family size (include unborn children) Income in a month 1 $2,526 2 $3,403 3 $4,280 4 $5,157 5 $6,035 6 $6,912 7 $7,789 8 $8,666 For each additional person, add: $878

Medicaid for Pregnant Women

1. How it Works

This program offers complete pregnancy care and other health services to women and teens who live in New York State and meet income guidelines.

Babies receive health care services for at least one year after birth.
If you’re pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify to sign up for an insurance plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, even if the enrollment period is closed.
Free coverage is available regardless of immigration status.
Extended access to family planning services is available to women who have Medicaid while pregnant but lose coverage after pregnancy.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions:

Are you a New York State resident?
Do you meet the following income guidelines?

Family size (include unborn children)	Income in a month
1	$2,526
2	$3,403
3	$4,280
4	$5,157
5	$6,035
6	$6,912
7	$7,789
8	$8,666
For each additional person, add:	$878

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3. How to Apply

3. How to apply

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