How to get affordable pregnancy care in california if you are a legal-noncitizen but not a permanent resident?

Question

Because I currently do not have an insurance and this baby is completely unplanned. My last job paid $10 an hour and I doubt I can afford normal care (currently, I don't even have a job).

But if I want to keep the baby, where do I start looking for affordable care? I have looked everywhere online and found some sources that says my baby is eligible for some type of medi-care. But I'm unconvinced. How should I proceed?

I went here to study and have F1 visa status, but my fund is dwindling and now I have this unplanned pregnancy. Honestly I still want to continue my higher education, but now everything is falling apart.

If possible, can I get some sort of concrete estimate on the figure? Like, how many percent of prenatal care and birthing cost they will cover? I just need to realistically know if I can do this.

Answer 1

You may be eligible for medi-cal.  If you go into your local county hospital system (different from private) you can receive care and they can help set you up.

Answer 2

Why not just go home and have your child there.  After the child's birth you can apply to come back again with a student visa.  

With the F1 visa you are not allowed to work except for the college you are attending.

Answer 3

Try your local planned parent hood. You pay on a sliding scale, and if your income is that low, you may get care for free. plannedparenthood.org I believe.

Also, go to your schools health center, they may have a place to recommend. Don't worry, no one is going to leave you in the dust. Good luck!

Answer 4

Try medi-cal, you should qualify for that. It's for low income women when they are pregnant, and your child will qualify too once he/she is born. Ask your OB about it and they can help you. All your care is free through that, no co-pays.