Pursuing my PhD in USA, wife pregnant, need health insurance.

medicaid_questionQ) We have twin daughters who are born Americans and have medicaid insurance. I am pursuing my PhD in USA with a student visa and my wife is with me as a dependent with F-2 (dependent of a student) visa. She had medicaid while she gave birth to the twins in 2010 in Texas. At that time, she did not have any SSN. She is expecting again. Like the previous occasion she is on F-2 visa and, therefore, not eligible to work in USA. She doesn’t have a SSN too. Is she still eligible to get medicaid now? Can she apply for SSN on the ground of pregnancy if she needs it for Medicaid? Please, suggest me a way to get medicaid or an appropriate insurance for her that will cover her diagnosis and check-ups at doctor’s office, medicine and delivery of the baby?

A) Congratulations on your upcoming addition!

Yes, your wife may still be eligible for Medicaid in Texas. The eligibility requirements for Medicaid in Texas are based on income and household size. Your wife is not eligible to work in the United States on an F-2 visa, so her income will likely be below the income threshold for Medicaid eligibility.

To apply for Medicaid in Texas, you can visit your local Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) office or apply online at HHSC.org. You will need to provide proof of your income, residency, and household size. You will also need to provide your Social Security number.

If your wife does not have a Social Security number, she can apply for one at the Social Security Administration (SSA). To apply for a Social Security number, you will need to visit your local SSA office or apply online at SSA.gov. You will need to provide proof of your identity and your relationship to your husband.

If your wife is approved for Medicaid, she will receive a benefits card that she can use to pay for doctor’s visits, prescriptions, and other medical expenses.

Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:

  • The Texas Department of Health and Human Services has a website with more information about Medicaid eligibility and application requirements. You can find the website at HHSC.org.
  • The Social Security Administration has a website with more information about how to apply for a Social Security number. You can find the website at SSA.gov.
  • The National Immigration Law Center has a website with more information about immigrants’ rights to health insurance. You can find the website at NILC.org.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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