Southwestern Indiana Regional Perinatal Advisory Board

Frequently Asked Questions

I am pregnant and have no health insurance, how do I get Medicaid?

For new Medicaid guidelines call 1-800-403-0864 or go to www.in.gov/fssa to complete an application for food stamps, Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise. Instructions will be given for required documentation. Call the local Pregnancy Care Helpline for information at 812-435-5333.

I am pregnant and have no doctor, how do I find one?

Medicaid: Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for IN children, pregnant women and low income families. Local enrollment centers include: Vanderburgh County Health Department (812-435-5333), Deaconess Family Practice (812-450-6044), ECHO Community Health (812-452-3122), CAPE (Community Action Program of Evansville, 812-452-3122), or Youth First (812-421-8336). For more information call: 1-800-889-9949.

No Health Insurance: Apply for Medicaid (Hoosier Healthwise). If you are not eligible for Medicaid, call one of the public clinics (Deaconess Family Practice 812-450-6044 or ECHO Community Health 812-421-7489) for an appointment. They will help you work out a payment plan based on your income.

Pregnancy Care Helpline: 812-435-5333 – For questions about Medicaid, pregnancy testing and finding a physician.

Where can I find inexpensive baby items?

Birthright 20 Read St Evansville, IN 812-424-2555	Goodwill 500 S. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 812-474-2220
Evansville Christian Life Center (Parenting Rewards Program) 509 Kentucky Ave. 812-423-9222	Little Lambs 609 SE Second St. Evansville, IN 812-425-5262
Salvation Army 4210 Morgan Ave. Evansville, IN 812-476-2227	Salvation Army 413 S Barker Evansville, IN 812-425-8735
Salvation Army 102 E Sycamore Boonville, IN 812-897-4229	Salvation Army 1931 Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-473-3886
St. Vincent de Paul 767 E Walnut Evansville, IN 812-425-3148	St. Vincent de Paul 2027 W Franklin Evansville, IN 812-425-3202

How can I get assistance in finding child care?: 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. (Community Coordinated Child Care) will help you find child care specific to your needs. This is a FREE service. Call (812) 423-4008 or toll free 1-866-200-5909 for more information.