Is it wrong? need your opinions. **POLL**

[Anonymous]

I lost my baby last week and ended up have a D&C. Well today I called the Medicaid office to report loosing the baby and cancel the Medicaid. The lady inform me that I would have traditional Medicaid until the end of December because the cover you for 2 months after the delivery or loss of the baby.

So my question for you ladies is would it be wrong to use it (even though I technically can) to get the surgery I need on my left shoulder? I also need to have dental work done and get a new glasses prescription.

I wouldn't have been able to get surgery done while I was pregnant, but now that I'm not I could.

[Anonymous]

Do it! Obviously you need the help or you wouldn't of qualified.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting Anonymous:

Do it! Obviously you need the help or you wouldn't of qualified.

I just feel bad because I wouldn't be using it as planned.

[Anonymous]

I would do it! I don't see why not.

[LiDoMama]

I'm not sure if they'd cover it. I thought Medicaid during pregnancy only covered basic healthcare or OB/GYN care. I'm sure though that it would cover the eye doctor appointment. 

Anyway, sorry for your loss.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it would be wrong.  I'd get the surgery.  Does medicaid even cover teeth and eye exams?  I thought they only did for kids.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting LiDoMama:

I'm not sure if they'd cover it. I thought Medicaid during pregnancy only covered basic healthcare or OB/GYN care. I'm sure though that it would cover the eye doctor appointment. 

Anyway, sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

I'm not on a plan yet. I just picked one last week and it doesn't go into effect for 90 days. So for the 90 days (well til dec 31) I will have traditional Medicaid. Which means I can go and see any doctor with out a referral, be seen and receive treatment.

[AuntieM]

In my state adults aren't covered for dental or vision. And all surgeries have to be pre approved through the state and that takes forever unless it is an emergency.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting Anonymous:

I don't think it would be wrong.  I'd get the surgery.  Does medicaid even cover teeth and eye exams?  I thought they only did for kids.

The teeth and eye exam would be at an extreme discount.

[Anonymous]

Don't matter, you need the help.

Quoting Anonymous:

Quoting Anonymous:

Do it! Obviously you need the help or you wouldn't of qualified.

I just feel bad because I wouldn't be using it as planned.

[Anonymous]

Wrong. It depends which state you live in. My state covers both.

Quoting TwinkleStars918:

After age 21, Medicaid does not cover eye exams (unless for a medical reason, needing glasses doesn't count), I don't think they cover dental either.