You have GOT to be kidding me

Stressbucket · Mar 15th, 2012, 11:42 AM

So, I've been eagerly waiting for this morning, because I get to called the Planned Parenthood office and get an appointment for a pre-natal visit, my first. Eight weeks, I was warned, you have to be turning eight weeks during the week of the Thursday you call, and call in the morning.

Well, I called in the morning, and, twenty-seven minutes after their phone lines opened, was informed that all of the appointments for the next week had gone. Call next week, and start trying at about eight-fifty-five, so you'll get through before they're all gone.

Am now on the line with the OTHER Planned Parenthood office. Have been on hold for ten minutes. They're playing atmospheric Spanish guitar music.

Feeling pretty rocky right now.

charlie_lael · Mar 15th, 2012, 11:47 AM

That's so frustrating! Sorry to hear that.

Mom2mmcjg · Mar 15th, 2012, 13:12 PM

Ugh, stressbucket, why are you going to planned parenthood? If you don't have insurance most states automatically have medicaid for pregnant women so you can go to a regular doctor.

mommy0629 · Mar 15th, 2012, 13:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2mmcjg

Ugh, stressbucket, why are you going to planned parenthood? If you don't have insurance most states automatically have medicaid for pregnant women so you can go to a regular doctor.

Yep, I got Medicaid when I waspregnant with my son because I had no insurance. The guidelines are really lenient if your pregnant

K_ · Mar 15th, 2012, 14:01 PM

I too am on Medicaid for this pregnancy (my first). It's great help. When I first called they said the process for evaluation took 15 days, but when I mentioned I was applying because I'm pregnant they processed everything that same day. It was a blessing. Soon OH and I will be married and I'll then be on his insurance, but for now medicaid is wonderful.

Stressbucket · Mar 15th, 2012, 17:32 PM

I'm applying for Medi-Cal at the moment, and started with PP because I went to them to get my birth control in grad school, and they were really lovely. But I am going to see who else accepts Medi-Cal and what else I may be eligible for, because this is not going to make it.

Tomorrow's my day off, and I think I will call Catholic Charities and see if they can offer some solid advice.

Mom2mmcjg · Mar 15th, 2012, 20:38 PM

I was on Medi-Cal for some of my pregnancies. I don't know where you live, but when I lived in Sacramento I got all my care from UCD med center. They were awesome, and the best place to give birth. Most OBs take medi-Cal on a presumptive eligibility basis, just call around a bit.

Stressbucket · Mar 15th, 2012, 23:22 PM

Thanks. I'm a bit at sea at the moment. You can probably tell. Tomorrow I will shop around a little.

Mar 15th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#1
Stressbucket Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 457	You have GOT to be kidding me So, I've been eagerly waiting for this morning, because I get to called the Planned Parenthood office and get an appointment for a pre-natal visit, my first. Eight weeks, I was warned, you have to be turning eight weeks during the week of the Thursday you call, and call in the morning. Well, I called in the morning, and, twenty-seven minutes after their phone lines opened, was informed that all of the appointments for the next week had gone. Call next week, and start trying at about eight-fifty-five, so you'll get through before they're all gone. Am now on the line with the OTHER Planned Parenthood office. Have been on hold for ten minutes. They're playing atmospheric Spanish guitar music. Feeling pretty rocky right now.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 11:47 AM	#2
charlie_lael Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,588	That's so frustrating! Sorry to hear that.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 13:12 PM	#3
Mom2mmcjg Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 1,676	Ugh, stressbucket, why are you going to planned parenthood? If you don't have insurance most states automatically have medicaid for pregnant women so you can go to a regular doctor.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 14:01 PM	#5
K_ Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 308	I too am on Medicaid for this pregnancy (my first). It's great help. When I first called they said the process for evaluation took 15 days, but when I mentioned I was applying because I'm pregnant they processed everything that same day. It was a blessing. Soon OH and I will be married and I'll then be on his insurance, but for now medicaid is wonderful.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 17:32 PM	#6
Stressbucket Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 457	I'm applying for Medi-Cal at the moment, and started with PP because I went to them to get my birth control in grad school, and they were really lovely. But I am going to see who else accepts Medi-Cal and what else I may be eligible for, because this is not going to make it. Tomorrow's my day off, and I think I will call Catholic Charities and see if they can offer some solid advice.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 20:38 PM	#7
Mom2mmcjg Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 1,676	I was on Medi-Cal for some of my pregnancies. I don't know where you live, but when I lived in Sacramento I got all my care from UCD med center. They were awesome, and the best place to give birth. Most OBs take medi-Cal on a presumptive eligibility basis, just call around a bit.

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Mar 15th, 2012, 23:22 PM	#8
Stressbucket Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 457	Thanks. I'm a bit at sea at the moment. You can probably tell. Tomorrow I will shop around a little.

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