Your Child in the Hospital
Medicaid
Medicaid is administered by state governments in the United States, with the federal government providing a portion of the cost. Rules about eligibility vary, but families with private insurance are sometimes eligible if huge hospital bills are only partially covered. Call your local or county social service department to obtain the number for the Medicaid office in your area. Medicaid sometimes pays transportation and prescription costs. Some states cover children under the age of 21 if they are hospitalized for more than 30 continuous days, regardless of parental income. A hospital social worker or financial counselor can help you determine if your family is eligible for benefits.
Table of Contents
All Guides- Introduction
- 1. Before You Go
- 2. The Emergency Room
- 3. Preparing Your Child
- 4. The Facilities
- 5. The Staff
- 6. Communicating with Doctors
- 7. Common Procedures
- 8. Surgery
- 9. Pain Management
- 10. Family and Friends. What to Say
- 11. Family and Friends. How to Help
- 12. Feelings and Behavior
- 13. Siblings
- 14. Long-Term Illness or Injury
- 15. School
- 16. Medical and Financial Records
- 17. Insurance
- 18. Sources of Financial Help
- 19. Looking Back
- My Hospital Journal
- Packing List
- Resources
- Contributors
- About the Author