Expecting a Baby?
If you and your spouse are expecting a baby, make sure your insurance covers the infant from
the date of birth, as opposed to 12 or 13 days after birth. Medical expenses within these
first two critical weeks can be costly and should be covered.
Expecting parents should meet with their local health benefits advisor before being released
from active duty to get additional information regarding health care and health insurance for the
period following the service member's demobilization/deactivation. Expectant service members
who are being demobilized/deactivated from full-time military service prior to delivery may deliver
the child in a military treatment facility after being released from active duty. Again, check
with your local health benefits advisor before you are released from active duty to see if you are
eligible.
Date Last Reviewed: June 29, 2009
