All primary health insurance plans cover pregnancy and childbirth. Under the Affordable Care Act, pregnancy and maternity care are among the ten essential health benefits that must be covered by health insurance plans offered to individuals, families, and small groups.
Even if you don’t have health insurance, there may be free or discounted services for expecting mothers in your area. There are also affordable options such as hospital indemnity policies; however, these may not cover as many pregnancy benefits like a major medical health insurance plan.
What services can I expect to be covered?
Maternity services covered by health plans include:
- Outpatient services include prenatal and postnatal doctor visits, gestational diabetes screenings, lab studies, medications, etc.
- Inpatient services include hospitalization, physician fees, etc.
- Newborn baby care
- Lactation counseling and devices
It’s essential to keep in mind that your coverage may vary depending on your plan since insurers can choose how they cover these benefits. Additionally, out-of-pocket costs depend on several factors, such as the tier of coverage you have, deductibles, copayments, and which providers you choose.
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