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Son just got job at hospital signed up for group insurance 2 wks ago wife is pregnant will she be covered?
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September 04, 2007 11:37AM
You will need to have him contact the benefits coordinator for the health insurance, some start immediately some have a time frame, I hope they do, and Congratulations on becoming a grandma !
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