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Is the hospital stay covered before I add the baby?
Short answer
If you add the baby within the deadline, coverage usually goes back to the birth date. Missing it can leave newborn care uncovered.
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Official sources
- HealthCare.gov: having a babyhealthcare.gov
- InsureKidsNow.gov: Medicaid and CHIPinsurekidsnow.gov
- U.S. Department of Labor: life changes and health plansdol.gov