https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-childFrequently asked questions for BCBSNMen-USTelligent Community 12https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-childTue, 22 Jul 2025 16:08:40 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Ask BCBSNM by Bridgett on 7/22/2025 4:08:40 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Special enrollment opportunities" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/#household/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Special enrollment opportunities</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov 2024</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/13Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:07:06 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 13 posted to Ask BCBSNM by Bridgett on 7/22/2025 4:07:06 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: Special enrollment opportunities, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov 2024</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/12Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:27:40 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 12 posted to Ask BCBSNM by Bridgett on 7/22/2025 2:27:40 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Special enrollment opportunities" href="https://www.https//www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/#household.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Special enrollment opportunities</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov 2024</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/11Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:06:48 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 11 posted to Ask BCBSNM by Bridgett on 7/16/2025 9:06:48 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Special enrollment opportunities" href="https://www.https//www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/#household.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Special enrollment opportunities</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov; <a title="Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/new-baby-could-mean-new-health-coverage-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov, 2024</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/10Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:20:48 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 10 posted to Ask BCBSNM by Bridgett on 7/16/2025 6:20:48 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Special enrollment opportunities" href="https://www.https//www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/#household.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Special enrollment opportunities</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov; <a title="Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/new-baby-could-mean-new-health-coverage-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov, 2024</h6> <p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:75%;"><em>Originally published 8/27/2015; 2018, 2024</em></span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/9Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:10:38 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 9 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 7/19/2024 10:10:38 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Health coverage if you're pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health coverage if you&#39;re pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov; <a title="Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/new-baby-could-mean-new-health-coverage-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov, 2024</h6> <p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:75%;"><em>Originally published 8/27/2015; 2018, 2024</em></span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/8Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:09:37 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 8 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 7/19/2024 10:09:37 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Health coverage if you're pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health coverage if you&#39;re pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov; <a title="Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/new-baby-could-mean-new-health-coverage-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov, 2024</h6> <p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:75%;"><em>Originally published 9/24/2014; 2018, 2023, 2024</em></span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/7Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:09:21 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 7 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 7/19/2024 10:09:21 PM<br /> <p><strong>I don&#39;t have insurance, but I&rsquo;m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do?</strong></p> <p>Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a&nbsp;<a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>.&nbsp;<strong>You have 60 days</strong>&nbsp;from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t have health coverage, being pregnant doesn&rsquo;t qualify for a special enrollment period, but the birth of a child does. During special enrollment, you can enroll in a plan for the first time, or change your Marketplace health plan coverage for you, your baby and other members of your household.</p> <p>If you don&rsquo;t enroll during the 60-day special enrollment period, you&rsquo;ll have to wait for the fall annual open enrollment period.</p> <p>Health coverage can help with medical check-ups and screenings to keep you and your baby healthy. If you qualify for a special enrollment period due to a life event like losing other coverage or moving, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan now.</p> <p>Want more information? Read about these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Health Insurance" href="/tags/understanding+Insurance">Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a title="New Health Plan" href="/tags/Getting+Health+Insurance">New Health Plan</a></li> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> </ul> <h6>Sources: <a title="Health coverage if you're pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/what-if-im-pregnant-or-plan-to-get-pregnant/#pregnocoverage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health coverage if you&#39;re pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or recently gave birth</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov; <a title="Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/new-baby-could-mean-new-health-coverage-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marketplace coverage after birth or adoption</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;HealthCare.gov, 2024</h6> <p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:75%;">Originally published 9/24/2014; 2018, 2023, 2024</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/6Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:51:59 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 6 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 9/18/2018 8:51:59 PM<br /> <p><strong>What if I want insurance because I&rsquo;m having a baby or adopting a child?</strong></p> <p>If you didn&rsquo;t sign up for a health insurance plan during the last open enrollment period, having a baby qualifies you to sign up now. Find out about this <a title="special enrollment period" href="http://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans-and-products/special-enrollment" target="_blank">special enrollment period</a>&nbsp; at bcbsnm.com. You only have 60 days from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll to get health insurance, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>Your new health plan will cover your care before and after your child is born. And the coverage is good -- you will not have to pay copays or added costs for a lot of the services during and after pregnancy that ensure a healthy pregnancy:</p> <ul> <li>Anemia screening&mdash;this tests your iron level</li> <li>Folic Acid supplements&mdash;folic acid helps with the baby&rsquo;s development</li> <li>Gestational diabetes screening&mdash;maintaining a good blood sugar level is important during pregnancy</li> <li>Hepatitis B screening&mdash;this is another key test for mother and baby</li> <li>Rh Incompatibility screening&mdash;testing for compatibility will help ensure the baby&rsquo;s safety</li> <li>Syphilis screening&mdash;sexually transmitted diseases can be dangerous to your baby</li> <li>Urinary tract or other infection screening&mdash;infections can cause problems during your pregnancy and labor</li> <li>Expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users&mdash;tobacco is a leading cause of low birth weight</li> <li>Nursing support and counseling&mdash;it&rsquo;s important to be aware of the health benefits of nursing for the baby</li> <li>Access to breastfeeding supplies and equipment&mdash;this makes breastfeeding more affordable</li> </ul> <p>Your new health plan also covers office visits to midwives and doctors. Much of the costs of giving birth and your hospital stay are also covered. If you have any complications during the birth, those will be covered as well.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/5Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:45:09 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 5 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 9/18/2018 8:45:09 PM<br /> <p><strong>What if I want insurance because I&rsquo;m having a baby or adopting a child?</strong></p> <p>If you didn&rsquo;t sign up for a health insurance plan during the last open enrollment period, having a baby qualifies you to sign up now. Find out about this <a title="special enrollment period" href="http://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans-and-products/special-enrollment" target="_blank">special enrollment period</a>&nbsp; at bcbsnm.com. You only have 60 days from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll to get health insurance, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>Your new health plan will cover your care before and after your child is born. And the coverage is good -- you will not have to pay copays or added costs for a lot of the services during and after pregnancy that ensure a healthy pregnancy:</p> <ul> <li>Anemia screening&mdash;this tests your iron level</li> <li>Folic Acid supplements&mdash;folic acid helps with the baby&rsquo;s development</li> <li>Gestational diabetes screening&mdash;maintaining a good blood sugar level is important during pregnancy</li> <li>Hepatitis B screening&mdash;this is another key test for mother and baby</li> <li>Rh Incompatibility screening&mdash;testing for compatibility will help ensure the baby&rsquo;s safety</li> <li>Syphilis screening&mdash;sexually transmitted diseases can be dangerous to your baby</li> <li>Urinary tract or other infection screening&mdash;infections can cause problems during your pregnancy and labor</li> <li>Expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users&mdash;tobacco is a leading cause of low birth weight</li> <li>Nursing support and counseling&mdash;it&rsquo;s important to be aware of the health benefits of nursing for the baby</li> <li>Access to breastfeeding supplies and equipment&mdash;this makes breastfeeding more affordable</li> </ul> <p>Your new health plan also covers office visits to midwives and doctors. Much of the costs of giving birth and your hospital stay are also covered. If you have any complications during the birth, those will be covered as well.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act</div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/4Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:41:23 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488BCBSNM Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 4 posted to Ask BCBSNM by BCBSNM Connect Team on 9/18/2018 8:41:23 PM<br /> <p><strong>What if I want insurance because I&rsquo;m having a baby or adopting a child?</strong></p> <p>If you didn&rsquo;t sign up for a health insurance plan during the last open enrollment period, having a baby qualifies you to sign up now. Find out about this <a title="special enrollment period" href="http://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans-and-products/special-enrollment" target="_blank">special enrollment period</a>&nbsp; at bcbsnm.com. You only have 60 days from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll to get health insurance, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>Your new health plan will cover your care before and after your child is born. And the coverage is good -- you will not have to pay copays or added costs for a lot of the services during and after pregnancy that ensure a healthy pregnancy:</p> <ul> <li>Anemia screening&mdash;this tests your iron level</li> <li>Folic Acid supplements&mdash;folic acid helps with the baby&rsquo;s development</li> <li>Gestational diabetes screening&mdash;maintaining a good blood sugar level is important during pregnancy</li> <li>Hepatitis B screening&mdash;this is another key test for mother and baby</li> <li>Rh Incompatibility screening&mdash;testing for compatibility will help ensure the baby&rsquo;s safety</li> <li>Syphilis screening&mdash;sexually transmitted diseases can be dangerous to your baby</li> <li>Urinary tract or other infection screening&mdash;infections can cause problems during your pregnancy and labor</li> <li>Expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users&mdash;tobacco is a leading cause of low birth weight</li> <li>Nursing support and counseling&mdash;it&rsquo;s important to be aware of the health benefits of nursing for the baby</li> <li>Access to breastfeeding supplies and equipment&mdash;this makes breastfeeding more affordable</li> </ul> <p>Your new health plan also covers office visits to midwives and doctors. Much of the costs of giving birth and your hospital stay are also covered. If you have any complications during the birth, those will be covered as well.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child/revision/3Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:29:51 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:a47ea919-408c-4e13-9235-8a11190f9488Kerchaninhttps://connect.bcbsnm.com/ask-bcbsnm/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child#commentsRevision 3 posted to Ask BCBSNM by Kerchanin on 8/27/2015 8:29:51 PM<br /> <p><strong>What if I want insurance because I&rsquo;m having a baby or adopting a child?</strong></p> <p>If you didn&rsquo;t sign up for a health insurance plan during the last open enrollment period, having a baby qualifies you to sign up now. Find out about this <a href="http://www.bcbsnm.com/shop-plans-and-products/special-enrollment" target="_blank">special enrollment period</a>&nbsp; at bcbsnm.com. You only have 60 days from the birth or adoption of your child to enroll to get health insurance, so sign up as soon as you can.</p> <p>Your new health plan will cover your care before and after your child is born. And the coverage is good -- you will not have to pay copays or added costs for a lot of the services during and after pregnancy that ensure a healthy pregnancy:</p> <ul> <li>Anemia screening&mdash;this tests your iron level</li> <li>Folic Acid supplements&mdash;folic acid helps with the baby&rsquo;s development</li> <li>Gestational diabetes screening&mdash;maintaining a good blood sugar level is important during pregnancy</li> <li>Hepatitis B screening&mdash;this is another key test for mother and baby</li> <li>Rh Incompatibility screening&mdash;testing for compatibility will help ensure the baby&rsquo;s safety</li> <li>Syphilis screening&mdash;sexually transmitted diseases can be dangerous to your baby</li> <li>Urinary tract or other infection screening&mdash;infections can cause problems during your pregnancy and labor</li> <li>Expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users&mdash;tobacco is a leading cause of low birth weight</li> <li>Nursing support and counseling&mdash;it&rsquo;s important to be aware of the health benefits of nursing for the baby</li> <li>Access to breastfeeding supplies and equipment&mdash;this makes breastfeeding more affordable</li> </ul> <p>Your new health plan also covers office visits to midwives and doctors. Much of the costs of giving birth and your hospital stay are also covered. If you have any complications during the birth, those will be covered as well.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>