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With health insurance maternity benefits, you’ll save a lot of money. It also helps ensure you get the proper check-ups and care you and your baby need. Pre-natal care is a vital part of a healthy pregnancy. Moms-to-be who don't have proper insurance may be more likely to skip necessary care in order to save money. Doing so can put the mother and baby’s life at risk.
There’s a common misconception that pregnancy is treated as a pre-existing condition that health plans don’t have to cover. Under current health care law, that's no longer the case.
Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, every qualified health plan offered outside and inside the Health Insurance Marketplace must offer coverage for maternity care and childbirth services. There may be some exceptions for grandfathered plans, so call the number on the back of your member ID card if you’re unsure whether maternity care is covered under your plan. If you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant now, consider your options carefully when it comes to maternity and childbirth coverage. When selecting a health insurance plan, ask the following questions:
Do you have more questions about how health insurance works? Ask us in the comments.
Originally published 8/4/2015; Revised 2023
I wanted to know if a breast pump is covered in my plan, but I cant find any information on it.