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WudBMother: I am not trying to advertise any hospital. Just that in my experience, the hospitals have their charges and physicians have theirs as well.

I paid separate fees for Hospital and physician.

2 of my friends just delivered in TX and the hospital charges were USD2500 and USD 2800 (different hospitals) but they still paid physicians fees and epidural.

My sister is currently in Altanta and it's same thing. Hospital fees different and physicians fee different.

MHIS and Doctoresparati are the first I would hear of that have all encompassing fees.

Which ever you chose, try to get an apartment close to the hospital , otherwise you might spend a lot on taxis and car rental

I wish you good luck in your delivery.

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Hi Wudbmother,
MIHS rate is all encompassing without additonal charges except if one's delivery becomes complicated. It is a maternity package with everything clearly spelt out in the contract. All packages are inclusive of epidural but in my case I ended up not using epidural because I was already 9cm dilated by the time I got to the hospital and didn't want anything to alter the process

MIHS designed this package for expecting parents without insurance and everything on the contract is the way it is. The best belt is for one to pay for the package well ahead of delivery to enable you enjoy the rate in the contract. THEY DO NOT CHARGE FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES SEPARATELY AS EVERYTHING IS IMBEDDED IN THE PACKAGE.

I don't know how to upload on nairaland but to buttress my point, I will upload the letter I collected from the hospital confirming my zero balance standing.

This is my humble logomachy. LOL

Hi all, what if I want to have my baby in the US and am just a couple of weeks pregnant with no US visa yet or any country's visa(i.e virgin passport), is t possible it works out? Please I would need your advise on this and any assistance to go about it would be fully appreciated.

Happy New Month

Safe Trip to all traveling this month....Remember to keep us posted with updates....

My people, any hospital for recommendation in New Jersey or New York? I'll appreciate an urgent response please. Thanks

Happy Sunday and Happy New Week....
Stumbled on this site while carrying out my research...
http://www.salon.com/2013/07/01/the_high_cost_of_giving_birth_in_the_u_s/

See extract from the article.....

Giving birth in the United States is far more expensive than in other countries, and the additional cost does not appear to come with additional benefits — Americans do not have more access to care or better access to care than citizens in other developed nations, according to an analysis from the New York Times.
This is an unusual model among other countries, as the Times notes:

Only in the United States is pregnancy generally billed item by item, a practice that has spiraled in the past decade, doctors say. No item is too small. Charges that 20 years ago were lumped together and covered under the general hospital fee are now broken out, leading to more bills and inflated costs. There are separate fees for the delivery room, the birthing tub and each night in a semiprivate hospital room, typically thousands of dollars. Even removing the placenta can be coded as a separate charge…

Add up the bills, and the total is startling. “We’ve created incentives that encourage more expensive care, rather than care that is good for the mother,” said Maureen Corry, the executive director of Childbirth Connection.

And the already high cost is going up, as the analysis shows:

From 2004 to 2010, the prices that insurers paid for childbirth — one of the most universal medical encounters — rose 49 percent for vaginal births and 41 percent for Caesarean sections in the United States, with average out-of-pocket costs rising fourfold, according to a recent report by Truven that was commissioned by three health care groups. The average total price charged for pregnancy and newborn care was about $30,000 for a vaginal delivery and $50,000 for a C-section, with commercial insurers paying out an average of $18,329 and $27,866, the report found.

Women with insurance pay out of pocket an average of $3,400, according to a survey by Childbirth Connection, one of the groups behind the maternity costs report. Two decades ago, women typically paid nothing other than a small fee if they opted for a private hospital room or television.

Some hospitals are now offering package deals as an alternative to the fee per service model, including the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Az., which charges $3,850 for a vaginal delivery and $5,600 for a planned C-section, inclusive of doctor’s fees. It’s a model that progressive policy groups are hoping will be emulated elsewhere.

And new requirements under the Affordable Care Act will help more women access maternity coverage, which should help reduce the financial burden for more new mothers.

Goodluck in your decision making.......as for me am still .........

hardeymijuh: Happy Sunday and Happy New Week....
Stumbled on this site while carrying out my research...
http://www.salon.com/2013/07/01/the_high_cost_of_giving_birth_in_the_u_s/

See extract from the article.....

Giving birth in the United States is far more expensive than in other countries, and the additional cost does not appear to come with additional benefits — Americans do not have more access to care or better access to care than citizens in other developed nations, according to an analysis from the New York Times.
This is an unusual model among other countries, as the Times notes:

Only in the United States is pregnancy generally billed item by item, a practice that has spiraled in the past decade, doctors say. No item is too small. Charges that 20 years ago were lumped together and covered under the general hospital fee are now broken out, leading to more bills and inflated costs. There are separate fees for the delivery room, the birthing tub and each night in a semiprivate hospital room, typically thousands of dollars. Even removing the placenta can be coded as a separate charge…

Add up the bills, and the total is startling. “We’ve created incentives that encourage more expensive care, rather than care that is good for the mother,” said Maureen Corry, the executive director of Childbirth Connection.

And the already high cost is going up, as the analysis shows:

From 2004 to 2010, the prices that insurers paid for childbirth — one of the most universal medical encounters — rose 49 percent for vaginal births and 41 percent for Caesarean sections in the United States, with average out-of-pocket costs rising fourfold, according to a recent report by Truven that was commissioned by three health care groups. The average total price charged for pregnancy and newborn care was about $30,000 for a vaginal delivery and $50,000 for a C-section, with commercial insurers paying out an average of $18,329 and $27,866, the report found.

Women with insurance pay out of pocket an average of $3,400, according to a survey by Childbirth Connection, one of the groups behind the maternity costs report. Two decades ago, women typically paid nothing other than a small fee if they opted for a private hospital room or television.

Some hospitals are now offering package deals as an alternative to the fee per service model, including the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Az., which charges $3,850 for a vaginal delivery and $5,600 for a planned C-section, inclusive of doctor’s fees. It’s a model that progressive policy groups are hoping will be emulated elsewhere.

And new requirements under the Affordable Care Act will help more women access maternity coverage, which should help reduce the financial burden for more new mothers.

Goodluck in your decision making.......as for me am still .........

hi vryone,

pls hu has information on inexpensive hospitals in Chicago. pls also recommend oby/gyn nd physicians in d hospitals. Thanks in advance

hardeymijuh: Happy Sunday and Happy New Week....
Stumbled on this site while carrying out my research...
http://www.salon.com/2013/07/01/the_high_cost_of_giving_birth_in_the_u_s/

See extract from the article.....

Giving birth in the United States is far more expensive than in other countries, and the additional cost does not appear to come with additional benefits — Americans do not have more access to care or better access to care than citizens in other developed nations, according to an analysis from the New York Times.
This is an unusual model among other countries, as the Times notes:

Only in the United States is pregnancy generally billed item by item, a practice that has spiraled in the past decade, doctors say. No item is too small. Charges that 20 years ago were lumped together and covered under the general hospital fee are now broken out, leading to more bills and inflated costs. There are separate fees for the delivery room, the birthing tub and each night in a semiprivate hospital room, typically thousands of dollars. Even removing the placenta can be coded as a separate charge…

Add up the bills, and the total is startling. “We’ve created incentives that encourage more expensive care, rather than care that is good for the mother,” said Maureen Corry, the executive director of Childbirth Connection.

And the already high cost is going up, as the analysis shows:

From 2004 to 2010, the prices that insurers paid for childbirth — one of the most universal medical encounters — rose 49 percent for vaginal births and 41 percent for Caesarean sections in the United States, with average out-of-pocket costs rising fourfold, according to a recent report by Truven that was commissioned by three health care groups. The average total price charged for pregnancy and newborn care was about $30,000 for a vaginal delivery and $50,000 for a C-section, with commercial insurers paying out an average of $18,329 and $27,866, the report found.

Women with insurance pay out of pocket an average of $3,400, according to a survey by Childbirth Connection, one of the groups behind the maternity costs report. Two decades ago, women typically paid nothing other than a small fee if they opted for a private hospital room or television.

Some hospitals are now offering package deals as an alternative to the fee per service model, including the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Az., which charges $3,850 for a vaginal delivery and $5,600 for a planned C-section, inclusive of doctor’s fees. It’s a model that progressive policy groups are hoping will be emulated elsewhere.

And new requirements under the Affordable Care Act will help more women access maternity coverage, which should help reduce the financial burden for more new mothers.

Goodluck in your decision making.......as for me am still .........

Nice info u got there? Well done. I guess the tie is between MHIS and Elpaso. . .

hi stylishnclassy, congratulations on your pregnancy! if you really wanna have your baby in the US i can give you a consultants contact who will do everything for you. In the past 7 months they have made it possible for over 35 women to go and have their babies in the United States. 3 of them are friends of mine. 2 of them also had virgin passports like you. You can email me at panassglo@rocketmail.com

afrokimmy: My people, any hospital for recommendation in New Jersey or New York? I'll appreciate an urgent response please. Thanks

Reminder please.
Any recommendation for hospitals in New York or New Jersey?

PanassGlo: hi stylishnclassy, congratulations on your pregnancy! if you really wanna have your baby in the US i can give you a consultants contact who will do everything for you. In the past 7 months they have made it possible for over 35 women to go and have their babies in the United States. 3 of them are friends of mine. 2 of them also had virgin passports like you. You can email me at panassglo@rocketmail.com

Please, could you give the info here so others can learn? That is what this thread is about; sharing info openly. Thank u.

bamakoe:

@ bamboke,

Yes oooooo. El Paso and MIHS...slightly moving towards MIHS...my concern is evn more on getting the documents as fast as possibe after delivery.

Have you confirm your flight bookings and accomodtions?

hardeymijuh:

@ bamboke,

Yes oooooo. El Paso and MIHS...slightly moving towards MIHS...my concern is evn more on getting the documents as fast as possibe after delivery.

Have you confirm your flight bookings and accomodtions?

@hardeymijuh,
Mine is leaning towards El Paso. Bookings and accommodations soon to be confirmed

bamakoe:
@hardeymijuh,
Mine is leaning towards El Paso. Bookings and accommodations soon to be confirmed

@ bamboke,

Good progress...Keep us updated. When do you intend to travel? August or Sept?

bettymafy:

Nice info u got there? Well done. I guess the tie is between MHIS and Elpaso. . .

@bettymaffy,

Yes oooo. That's where the tie is

Should make up my mind before end August though...

Hi vryone,

Pls hu has information on inexpensive hospitals in Chicago nd cn also recommend oby/gyn.

10ks in advance

Now, let us compare and contrast. . .

Overall, MIHS seem to be cheaper than Doctoresparati by about 300k, but Doctoresparati services seem to be more easily accessible and straightforward. One can easily get a shortlet accommodation and a nanny which u can book for on the hospital's website. They reply mails promptly and have good customer service too.

They have a very good understanding of out of town birthing, as that is what they majorly do and can guide one on how to get the documentations of the baby faster.

Furthermore, no one has come here to say the Hospital charged them more than the quoted amount. But some people claim to have been overcharged at MIHS. That places Elpaso on a higher pedestal.

Sometimes, its not all about the money. Convenience and good services matter too, especially if you are a first time mum without any family in the US, moreso, when you don't have much travel experience.

Conclusively, if u want an affordable package with less inconvenience, use Elpaso, if u want cheap package with some inconvenience use MIHS.

I hope with these few points of mine, I've been able to convince you and not confuse you that the decision is entirely yours.

*Oh, how I miss those debate days*

bettymafy: Now, let us compare and contrast. . .

Overall, MIHS seem to be cheaper than Doctoresparati by about 300k, but Doctoresparati services seem to be more easily accessible and straightforward. One can easily get a shortlet accommodation and a nanny which u can book for on the hospital's website. They reply mails promptly and have good customer service too.

They have a very good understanding of out of town birthing, as that is what they majorly do and can guide one on how to get the documentations of the baby faster.

Furthermore, no one has come here to say the Hospital charged them more than the quoted amount. But some people claim to have been overcharged at MIHS. That places Elpaso on a higher pedestal.

Sometimes, its not all about the money. Convenience and good services matter too, especially if you are a first time mum without any family in the US, moreso, when you don't have much travel experience.

Conclusively, if u want an affordable package with less inconvenience, use Elpaso, if u want cheap package with some inconvenience use MIHS.

I hope with these few points of mine, I've been able to convince you and not confuse you that the decision is entirely yours.

*Oh, how I miss those debate days*

Exactly my thoughts

bettymafy: Now, let us compare and contrast. . .

Overall, MIHS seem to be cheaper than Doctoresparati by about 300k, but Doctoresparati services seem to be more easily accessible and straightforward. One can easily get a shortlet accommodation and a nanny which u can book for on the hospital's website. They reply mails promptly and have good customer service too.

They have a very good understanding of out of town birthing, as that is what they majorly do and can guide one on how to get the documentations of the baby faster.

Furthermore, no one has come here to say the Hospital charged them more than the quoted amount. But some people claim to have been overcharged at MIHS. That places Elpaso on a higher pedestal.

Sometimes, its not all about the money. Convenience and good services matter too, especially if you are a first time mum without any family in the US, moreso, when you don't have much travel experience.

Conclusively, if u want an affordable package with less inconvenience, use Elpaso, if u want cheap package with some inconvenience use MIHS.

I hope with these few points of mine, I've been able to convince you and not confuse you that the decision is entirely yours.

*Oh, how I miss those debate days*

@ Vivianobas,
Pls come defend us ooooooo

hardeymijuh:

@ Vivianobas,
Pls come defend us ooooooo

I do not need to convince anybody as we are all entitled to our beliefs and options. I was originally meant to have delivered in San Diego, California but changed my mind when I visited MIHS and thank God I was not disappointed. I have over 5 personal friends who delivered in MIHS without any complaints of any kind, so why worry myself over some people coming to nairaland to procrastinate over where to deliver and where not to. I delivered March 8th and got all my baby's documents in 3 weeks - Birth certificate after 3 days, American Passport after 9 working days of submission at the court, and Social Security card after 3 weeks of delivery. What more can I ask from an hospital who made my delivery exceptional, a City that provided afordability and a State laying claim to my son for life? No one can convince me otherwise cos if I have to go through it all, I will still choose MIHS. Finito!

vivianobas:

I do not need to convince anybody as we are all entitled to our beliefs and options. I was originally meant to have delivered in San Diego, California but changed my mind when I visited MIHS and thank God I was not disappointed. I have over 5 personal friends who delivered in MIHS without any complaints of any kind, so why worry myself over some people coming to nairaland to procrastinate over where to deliver and where not to. I delivered March 8th and got all my baby's documents in 3 weeks - Birth certificate after 3 days, American Passport after 9 working days of submission at the court, and Social Security card after 3 weeks of delivery. What more can I ask from an hospital who made my delivery exceptional, a City that provided afordability and a State laying claim to my son for life? No one can convince me otherwise cos if I have to go through it all, I will still choose MIHS. Finito!

On point

vivianobas:

I do not need to convince anybody as we are all entitled to our beliefs and options. I was originally meant to have delivered in San Diego, California but changed my mind when I visited MIHS and thank God I was not disappointed. I have over 5 personal friends who delivered in MIHS without any complaints of any kind, so why worry myself over some people coming to nairaland to procrastinate over where to deliver and where not to. I delivered March 8th and got all my baby's documents in 3 weeks - Birth certificate after 3 days, American Passport after 9 working days of submission at the court, and Social Security card after 3 weeks of delivery. What more can I ask from an hospital who made my delivery exceptional, a City that provided afordability and a State laying claim to my son for life? No one can convince me otherwise cos if I have to go through it all, I will still choose MIHS. Finito!

Chei! I lost the debate. Vivian beat me hands down.

Ok ok, I think it was a little easy for u cos u had family around and the only thing u had to worry about was the hospital bill.
You will agree with me that some other services (accommodation and nanny) are not easily accessible in MIHS. Looks like one has to be on ground to get these things in order.

I hope u know I'm not trying to discredit the invaluable info u have given us in any way. We are most grateful for that. Just trying to weigh options, so we go with the best convenient deal. Please stick around. Might have some specific questions for u. Gracias!

@Bamakoe, which person side u dey sef?

bettymafy:

Chei! I lost the debate. Vivian beat me hands down.

Ok ok, I think it was a little easy for u cos u had family around and the only thing u had to worry about was the hospital bill.
You will agree with me that some other services (accommodation and nanny) are not easily accessible in MIHS. Looks like one has to be on ground to get these things in order.

I hope u know I'm not trying to discredit the invaluable info u have given us in any way. We are most grateful for that. Just trying to weigh options, so we go with the best convenient deal. Please stick around. Might have some specific questions for u. Gracias!

@Bamakoe, which person side u dey sef?

@ bettymafy I'm only enjoying the debate and I see that everyone has good reasons on both side. It's left for each person to decide I've long settled for El Paso though

bamakoe:
@ bettymafy I'm only enjoying the debate and I see that everyone has good reasons on both side. It's left for each person to decide I've long settled for El Paso though

Any family there?

bettymafy:

Any family there?

No family

vivianobas:

I do not need to convince anybody as we are all entitled to our beliefs and options. I was originally meant to have delivered in San Diego, California but changed my mind when I visited MIHS and thank God I was not disappointed. I have over 5 personal friends who delivered in MIHS without any complaints of any kind, so why worry myself over some people coming to nairaland to procrastinate over where to deliver and where not to. I delivered March 8th and got all my baby's documents in 3 weeks - Birth certificate after 3 days, American Passport after 9 working days of submission at the court, and Social Security card after 3 weeks of delivery. What more can I ask from an hospital who made my delivery exceptional, a City that provided afordability and a State laying claim to my son for life? No one can convince me otherwise cos if I have to go through it all, I will still choose MIHS. Finito!

@ Vivianobas,Thanks for coming to my rescue..... I will stll need some info from you...


Thank God this debate is not in house of Rep or Senate, we would have been voting by now....lol Naija for Life

No mind me ooo, not decided yet, bt still have some time to finalize plans...

Wish us all the best....please for those leaving soon, always carry us alone..

bettymafy:

Chei! I lost the debate. Vivian beat me hands down.

Ok ok, I think it was a little easy for u cos u had family around and the only thing u had to worry about was the hospital bill.
You will agree with me that some other services (accommodation and nanny) are not easily accessible in MIHS. Looks like one has to be on ground to get these things in order.

I hope u know I'm not trying to discredit the invaluable info u have given us in any way. We are most grateful for that. Just trying to weigh options, so we go with the best convenient deal. Please stick around. Might have some specific questions for u. Gracias!

@Bamakoe, which person side u dey sef?

LOL @ betty. Nigerians sabi form shall! If you leave in Abuja without family members around you, won't you take care of your child? I took care of my baby myself without the help of a nanny though I stayed with my brother. I decided to contribute to this thread on nairaland after my experience in Phoenix and would continue to give support and advice to anyone willing to deliver in the US. I wish aspiring mothers goodluck with visa processing, smooth entry into America and safe delivery IJN. Amen

vivianobas:

LOL @ betty. Nigerians sabi form shall! If you leave in Abuja without family members around you, won't you take care of your child? I took care of my baby myself without the help of a nanny though I stayed with my brother. I decided to contribute to this thread on nairaland after my experience in Phoenix and would continue to give support and advice to anyone willing to deliver in the US. I wish aspiring mothers goodluck with visa processing, smooth entry into America and safe delivery IJN. Amen

we are Leading!!!!!

Who is on our side....PDP....FROGRESSSSSS

@ All,

another advise espescially for those of us that cannot cope with cold, please check what the temperature will look like during your stay.

i intend travellng in December, just compared both temperatures (Phonix and El-Paso)...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....i comment my reserve......

http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/united-states/arizona/phoenix/index_centigrade.htm for Phoenix

http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/united-states/texas/el-paso/index_centigrade.htm for El Paso

It is well ooooo

bamakoe:

No family

Ok dear. Good luck and God speed.

hardeymijuh: @ All,

another advise espescially for those of us that cannot cope with cold, please check what the temperature will look like during your stay.

i intend travellng in December, just compared both temperatures (Phonix and El-Paso)...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....i comment my reserve......

http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/united-states/arizona/phoenix/index_centigrade.htm for Phoenix

http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/united-states/texas/el-paso/index_centigrade.htm for El Paso


It is well ooooo

Good thinking. So if you are traveling in December, where there would be white Xmas is anyone's guess

bamakoe:

Good thinking. So if you are traveling in December, where there would be white Xmas is anyone's guess

we would aall spend the xmass together (I mean my family)....