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Will Medicaid cover my baby?
Short answer
Babies born to mothers covered by Medicaid are generally covered for their first year. Report the birth to your Medicaid office.
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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