Medicaid....grateful for government assistance

I now have temporary Medicaid and have applied for full Medicaid. They have requested lots of paperwork so I am trying to get it all in order.

I have heard many peoples opinions on people taking advantage of government assistance. I was embarrassed to need assistance but I know that I have to do whatever I need to so this baby will have the care they need. Maternity insurance is so expensive (about $550 a month) that we haven't been able to afford it so we only have doctor and hospital insurance. I have been comparing rates but since this is a surprise baby we don't have many options.

I was a little upset about needing Medicaid because my doctor is in Arkansas and we live in Missouri. I love my doctor and really didn't want to give him up but I have to do what I have to do. I am really hoping that the new doctor I choose works out. Can't wait to have my first appointment so we can see how it will work out.