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Re:The difference between ‘broke’ and ‘poor’ by Spooky23 on Saturday March 16, 2019 @02:02PM (#19409194)
Not really, and it varies by state.

When you show up with an emergent condition, you get treated and kicked out. We probably spend more money on Medicaid for babies addicted to opioids than it would cost to privately insure mothers.

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Re:The difference between ‘broke’ and ‘poor’ by rayiner on Saturday March 16, 2019 @02:17PM (#19409270)
Every state covers mothers under Medicaid.
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Re:The difference between ‘broke’ and ‘poor’ by kaitai on Saturday March 16, 2019 @02:26PM (#19409322)
Every state covers mothers who are poor (133% or less of poverty line) or mothers who are "medically needy" under Medicaid. You need to prove you're poor or medically needy to get Medicaid coverage.
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Re:The difference between ‘broke’ and ‘poor’ by Spooky23 on Saturday March 16, 2019 @03:30PM (#19409696)
Some states make it more difficult to enroll in Medicaid, and have reimbursement rates that exclude many from getting care.
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