Important Reminders

Birth Certificates and Social Security Number
According to State law, birth certificates must be processed within the first few days of your baby’s life. Wyoming Medical Center will provide you with a birth certificate form to complete while you are in the hospital and will process the information. You will be given a form to request a copy of your baby’s birth certificate. By marking the appropriate box in the form, you can request a Social Security number for your baby. This will be sent to you by the Social Security office. If you have not named your child, the birth certificate information will be processed with the last name of your child only. You will then have to contact the State Office with the first name of your baby to receive an official birth certificate and the Social Security office to get a Social Security number for your child.

Paternity Affidavits
Paternity ruling now allows the Mother to give the baby the last name of the Mother’s choosing. Mom’s last name, Dad’s last name ect. Parents are directed to give the child a surname that the child will use throughout life. If it is necessary to change a child’s name within the first year of birth a court order is required to change the surname.

By completing paternity papers that gives the Dad the opportunity of having his name printed on the child’s birth certificate. Paternity papers need to be notorized. A notary is available on the hospital premises.

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available should you feel you will be unable to pay your hospital bill. The Financial Care Assistance program at 307-577-2421 can provide you with several payment options. Depending on your qualifications, you can also apply for public assistance.