sweetg: @Ring of God, that isn't true. [/b]I contacted a lawyer even before getting the Medicaid. I called the collection office and the Medicaid office it's self. Some of the tips the consular gave me was even medicaid. She is eligible. My cost of delivery is on me. [b]No body will deny u visa because u applied for a citizen. NO no. I got my fact before doing so. I know ppl who have done sooo too. It's not in my record but my child's. how do can u pay 30'000 dollars for a child. [/b]America don't expect u to do so. When get there study there system. Get informations. Safe trip

sweetg: @Ring of God, that isn't true. I contacted a lawyer even before getting the Medicaid. I called the collection office and the Medicaid office it's self. Some of the tips the consular gave me was even medicaid. She is eligible. My cost of delivery is on me. No body will deny u visa because u applied for a citizen. NO no. I got my fact before doing so. I know ppl who have done sooo too. It's not in my record but my child's. how do can u pay 30'000 dollars for a child. America don't expect u to do so. When get there study there system. Get informations. Safe trip

justwise:

Yes they do, if you decide to have your baby in USA as non-citizen then you are expected to pick up all the bills.

Whether the bill is on your baby's record or yours it doesn't matter, its your responsibility to pay for the delivery.

Yes you will be denied a visa if you can't proof that you paid for the delivery.

bettymafy:

I thought so too. I really hope it isn't true for her sake.

tobiojo2002:


Thanks, your Post has been really insighting, But i'd like to know what to expect at immIgration, cos i will be having my baby soon and i intend to travel the last 3 weeks to delivery cos of my Job and all, i will try to hide the Prego, but i will own up if i'm asked,i have the funds, thAtS settled , BUT WHAT DO I EXPECT AT MMA and ATLANTA IMMIGRATION, I'LL BE HAVING THE BABY IN NY, thats where i have friends.

sweetg: @Ring of God, that isn't true. I contacted a lawyer even before getting the Medicaid. I called the collection office and the Medicaid office it's self. Some of the tips the consular gave me was even medicaid. She is eligible. My cost of delivery is on me. No body will deny u visa because u applied for a citizen. NO no. I got my fact before doing so. I know ppl who have done sooo too. It's not in my record but my child's. how do can u pay 30'000 dollars for a child. America don't expect u to do so. When get there study there system. Get informations. Safe trip

maillfax: Can someone kindly educate me on the category of Visa to apply for wen going for childbirth in the US, We planing on going to the Embassy very soon and we want to declare that we are going to give birth in The US.

sweetg: Kindly quote the website am, as I already told them all of these. I understand diff states have their laws. I get informations and research before doing things

anfanio: http://childbirthconnection.org/pdfs/birthcharges.pdf

nenih: Please can anyone who has recently put to birth in Atlanta, help with the following answers:

1)Affordable hospitals in Atlanta (preferably not more than 8k)
2) Total cost
3) Experience at the Airport on arrival.

Thanks

ringofGod: @tobiojo ... MMA does not send you...however some airline are notorious for turning people back like British airways if you are going through London.. i hear Delta is the easiest to travel with. Try and take a long a medical report that shows it is safe for you to fly. That might be tough if you want to wait till week 37 but find out what the airline you are using spe cifies as safe to fly when pregnant.

Love300:

www.medicaidoffice.net - look at section on show proof you live in New York

And other sites on New York State Department of Health.

Other Eligibility Criteria
Age - The child must be under nineteen years of age.
Immigration Status - There are no immigration status requirements for Medicaid.
New York Residency - The child must be a New York State resident. Residency in Medicaid is based on the concept of domicile – which is determined according to one’s intent to make a state one’s permanent and fixed home (a person cannot have more than one domicile at a time).
Yes I did told them am returning to my country and they advised on necessary shot she is suppose to take. She took the first shots already. And I am still in touch with her doctor thank you. I called medicaid collection office too.
But if as you said the Social Worker told you its OK, then i guess its OK, maybe everyone case is accessed differently so maybe you are lucky. If so it means on their record it will show the child will be leaving the country and no social worker in the next few months will be calling and coming to the New York address you wrote on the application form to ask about your baby and why your baby has not taken his/her shots as when due or visit the pediatrician for his/her normal checkup as when due.

2good: Hmmmm. I just had my baby in the US and have paid a hospital bill of atleast $14,000 cash as I speak and I just got another bill for about $2,000 and another bill for epidural is coming soon. Its really crazy here with so many hidden charges and they don't explain the whole details to you. Well, I will just advice any one coming here to have a baby to do proper research and also budget atleast $20,000 for the process, just incase. By the way, I already spent extra $4,000 USD on flight booking to the US and back to my base. It is indeed a mad country with everybody looking for how to get what ever they can from you without advising you properly on the cost.
Also I had the child in Atlanta and my wife was in labor for 2 days.
So I will end up spending about $22,000 for the whole process. That is indeed a lot of money but I had to pay all the bill to give my wife a clean sheet just for the sake of the future.

2good: Hmmmm. I just had my baby in the US and have paid a hospital bill of atleast $14,000 cash as I speak and I just got another bill for about $2,000 and another bill for epidural is coming soon. Its really crazy here with so many hidden charges and they don't explain the whole details to you. Well, I will just advice any one coming here to have a baby to do proper research and also budget atleast $20,000 for the process, just incase. By the way, I already spent extra $4,000 USD on flight booking to the US and back to my base. It is indeed a mad country with everybody looking for how to get what ever they can from you without advising you properly on the cost.
Also I had the child in Atlanta and my wife was in labor for 2 days.
So I will end up spending about $22,000 for the whole process. That is indeed a lot of money but I had to pay all the bill to give my wife a clean sheet just for the sake of the future.

genny4u: @ 2good'sorry abt dat,we tnk God for his faithfulness,its well.
Dear mothers in the house,did anyone register for wic programme or can registering/participating in it cause a visa renewal denial?tnx.

peacenigeria: Well hotel pretty much depends on how much you want to spend, but we stayed at the place mentioned at their website since it was very close to both the clinic and the hospiatl (2 other people from Nigeria who were having their baby with them were staying there too). The place is called intown suites and it rents for about $170 a week. Total costs including hotel, passports, meals was around $7000 the convenience and ease was well worth a lot more money in my honest opinion.

peacenigeria: Well hotel pretty much depends on how much you want to spend, but we stayed at the place mentioned at their website since it was very close to both the clinic and the hospiatl (2 other people from Nigeria who were having their baby with them were staying there too). The place is called intown suites and it rents for about $170 a week. Total costs including hotel, passports, meals was around $7000 the convenience and ease was well worth a lot more money in my honest opinion.

bettymafy:

Peace, u are such a great woman! Thanks alot for this info. The hotel price is very reasonable. Didn't know one could get something within that range. I hope their services wasn't bad.

Were u buying food from the hotel or eating out? Did u hire a nanny for after-birth care? Does that total cost include the flight fare? If no, please, how much was the flight fare for a return ticket and which airline? Was it a direct flight from Nigeria to Texas?

I'm so sorry for questions. I just want to be equiped with enough info and u seem to be the only one giving out specifics. Thank u again.

nikkygal: [/b][b]

Betty sorry about not getting adequate responses but you need to understand that not everyone went through the doctoresparati route. I stayed with Family when i got to the US (in Texas) and so am not familiar with accommodation or lodging costs. My hospital costs totalled about $7500k (including epdural of $1,200) in all and this included costs for the baby (pediatrician's visits)after delivery. The hospital allowed me to bring my test results from Nigeria . . . .so that saved me A LOT of money. I just did about 2-3 additional lab tests there that they do not usually conduct in Naija before delivery and this costed me about $275 bucks.

Bottom line is that, it's the city you'll have your baby that will determine the costs of delivery and the overall cost of your trip. Air fare should be about 300-350k max. . . . .

Hope this helps. . . .All the best!