Adoption Advocates will first use available resources (i.e. personal health insurance) to cover medical bills. Beyond that, medical costs not covered by available resources will be covered by the agency.
Uninsured women in Texas may be eligible for Pregnancy Medicaid. This temporary insurance, based on income requirements, will cover pregnancy health care costs, including prenatal checkups and hospital delivery costs. If you are working with an adoption counselor, she can help you apply for Medicaid. You can also learn more about Texas Pregnancy Medicaid benefits and start the process online.
