Help with Medical and Legal Expenses

Because finances are often a major factor when a woman is deciding what to do about an unplanned pregnancy, some women think:

• “I’m pregnant and want to give my baby up for adoption, but I can’t afford to work with an adoption agency.”
• “I can't choose adoption because I can't pay for medical expenses.” 
• “It’s illegal to find someone who can help pay pregnancy and baby bills.”
• “Adoption attorneys cost too much.”

These are just a few of the misconceptions about adoption.  Let's make one thing clear: Adoption is always 100% free for you as a birth mother. Contact us now online or at 1-800-ADOPTION to get more information.

Because you are making the life-changing, brave decision of adoption, you should not face the financial burden childbirth can bring. As one of the nation’s largest domestic infant adoption agencies with over 25 years of experience, American Adoptions can offer financial assistance to cover the costs of your medical and legal bills, as well as assist with living expenses, provide free counseling, and more.

To get more information about how we can help cover your medical and legal expenses during adoption you can contact an adoption professional any time at 1-800-ADOPTION or request free information online. In the meantime, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive about legal and medical expenses below.

“If you are giving your baby up for adoption, do you have to pay for your own medical expenses?”

Many women have worried about how they’ll afford the costs of their pregnancy and delivery when choosing adoption. They wonder, “If you put your baby up for adoption, do you have to pay the hospital bills still?” In most cases, the answer is no. Here’s what you need to know about medical bills and adoption:

“If you are giving a baby up for adoption, does the new family pay for the hospital bills?”

Every state has unique laws. But, in most states, yes, the adoptive parents can provide financial assistance to you for your medical needs. When you “give a baby up” for adoption the parents cover the hospital expenses, beginning with prenatal doctor visits through the delivery of the baby, and up to six weeks of medical recovery after the baby is born.

“If you put a baby up for adoption, how does the agency pay the hospital bills?”

American Adoptions and/or the adoptive family you select will likely help you seek assistance with medical expenses in one of several ways, depending on your current situation:

• If you are currently covered under medical insurance, we’ll help you continue your current medical insurance plan, and the adoptive family may be able to help with your deductible or copay fees.
• If you are not currently enrolled in medical insurance, our staff will help you to enroll in Medicaid or a comparable state-level program.
• If you are ineligible for Medicaid or there is too little time in which to enroll you, the adoptive family will help provide financial assistance to pay for your out-of-pocket medical fees. In some instances, our staff may be able to negotiate your bills lower, and in a few rare instances, the adoptive family’s insurance policies might even cover your hospital delivery.

Courts and adoptive families understand that you may not be able to afford medical bills for pregnancy and delivery, and each of our adoptive families sets aside money to assist with your medical expenses, as we all want you to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Contact an adoption professional now at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn how to find a family willing to pay medical bills through the adoption process..

“If you want to give your baby up for adoption, do you have to pay for an attorney?”

No, you will not have to pay for an adoption attorney. 

American Adoptions can provide education and support about the legal process of adoption. Someone (like your adoption professional or an attorney) will be present to make sure that you understand any adoption paperwork or testimony you complete and their legal implications. They will also be present to ensure that you make a confident and well-informed adoption decision without any undue influence from anyone else. 

American Adoptions or the adoptive family you select will be the one who pays for an adoption lawyer. They will also cover all of your legal expenses and set aside the budget to do so.

“Where can I find an adoption agency to pay my bills?”

Right here. 

If you’re thinking, “I’m pregnant and want to give up for adoption, but I need help with bills,” you’re in the right place. It’s always free for you to work with American Adoptions, and your adoption professional will ensure you get the financial help you need to cover your legal and medical bills.

We understand that the costs of pregnancy can add up, and it can be difficult to keep a consistent work schedule, especially as your pregnancy progresses. Many women are worried about who can help pay pregnancy and baby bills during the adoption process. 

We have played a part in creating thousands of families, and pride ourselves on providing a level of second-to-none services. We’ll do everything we can to help with your finances so that you don’t have to stress about making ends meet during your pregnancy.

 With our agency, you’ll experience services like:

• 24/7 support and counseling
• Personal case management
• Adoption financial assistance for prospective birth mothers
• Referrals to other local professionals as needed
• Post-placement support
• Access to free services like counseling before, during, and after the adoption
• The ability to find your adoptive family through adoptive family video profiles
• Open adoption support
• So much more

Not only is American Adoptions an adoption agency that helps with bills whenever possible, but we’ll also work with you to try to cover all your pregnancy-related expenses so that you don’t have to worry about your finances when you’re creating an adoption plan.

Even if you are still deciding between parenting and adoption, an American Adoptions professional can talk to you more about the financial assistance that adoption offers. We’ll do our best to help you find resources for financial assistance, no matter what you choose. Give us a call at 1-800-ADOPTION to get the information you need.

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