First Steps - Accessing Medical Care for You and Your Baby

Having a baby should be an exciting and joyous time for you. But sometimes the financial hardship or lack of medical insurance can prevent you from getting the care you and your baby need. In situations like this, free Medicaid benefits are available to help you cover health care costs during your pregnancy.

Free Medicaid benefits can be accessed by applying for the First Steps Medicaid Program. Learn more about First Steps Medicaid Program.

First Steps benefits include:

Medical

• Paid medical bills and dental care
• Free transportation arrangements to medical appointments
• Help finding newborn medical care
• Help with establishing paternity
• Acquiring baby clothes
• Drug and alcohol education and assistance
• Smoking cessation resources and support
• Support for breastfeeding and postpartum depression
  

Nutritional and Social