Does MassHealth give car seats?

If you have MassHealth Standard AND you are enrolled in the BMC HealthNet plan: Or, if you are not enrolled in the BMC HealthNet plan: – The hospital provides free car seats to all those who attend a one-time class on car seat usage.

How do I get a free car seat in Illinois?

Illinois Free Car Seats This program is open to all community members, and you can call them at 312-864-2016. Grant A wish, Inc, run by Vital Thomas, is a donation-based program, and it helps families with basic needs of their kids.

How can I get a free car seat?

How to Find Free Car Seats

1. Safe Kids Worldwide.
2. Baby 2 Baby.
3. Everyday Miracles.
4. Hospitals.
5. Local Women and Children’s Services.
6. Call “211”
7. Local CPSTs.
8. Police/Fire Department.

Can you get free car seat from insurance?

Sometimes your insurance provider such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers a free car seat program for parents with newborn infants. Your auto insurance may also give you a free car seat since this can help in lessening the exposure of liabilities of both parties if something happens.

When to request a car seat from BMC HealthNet?

As a BMC HealthNet Plan member, each child between 5-65 lbs. can receive an infant seat once per lifetime. When your child is between the ages of 4-8 years old, they are eligible for a booster seat which we will send to replace the infant seat, once requested. Pregnant mothers can request a car seat 45 days prior to their due date. Having twins?

Where can I get a car seat in Illinois?

Parents or caregivers with an Illinois Medical Card who register in advance can purchase reduced cost car seats and booster seats. For full class details and to register, please call Mauricio Garcia at 312.227.7081 or email [email protected].

How tall does a child have to be to be secured in a car seat in Illinois?

As of January 1, 2019, the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act requires any child under the age of 2 years to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system, unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. Car seats shells are designed to absorb crash forces.

Is there a Medicaid car seat distribution program?

Medicaid operates its car seat distribution programs in accordance to national guidelines. Depending on your state, one or all of these governmental departments offer a car seat distribution program. A quick internet search yields the contact information so you can quickly find out when the next car seat event will take place.