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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by anfanio: 10:35pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Average cost of Vaginal birth is between $10k - $15k anything less is suspect and that is for self pay. To say that the VO's do not understand is grossly incorrect. The form attached above by lynniebabes is just a bill for hospital stay only plus $1200 as stated in the form. Let's read the starting paragraphs carefully - - Thank you for choosing West Houston Medical Center as your provider of choice. We strive to provide caring, comprehensive, cost effective quality services to the patients, families and community we serve. The prices quoted today for your delivery are discounted rates that are contingent upon payment being received in full prior to discharge. The discounted rates below are for hospital charges only and do not include the physician, pathology, radiology or other fees for other professional services. Please find below if it woul help anyone for planning purposes https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby-2018-4#14-arizona-37 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mygood567: 1:07am On Nov 29, 2018 |
NothingDoMe: This happen only to nigerians and nigerians alone in other part of the world where i have friends and i can confirm the american visa officer only ask for receipt and zero balance and no issue about discount offered by the hospital because of self paid but it so sad nigerians paying cash are treated differently with disrespect by the same American embassy claiming equality around the world with a different set of rules ..it shameful and a double standard! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Gilgil: 2:03am On Nov 29, 2018 |
Viola2017: They took cash (as per naija way) 180 dols. Plus all them add something which is discretionary. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by priscai(m): 4:14am On Nov 29, 2018 |
duvocharrison: I just sent u an email. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by priscai(m): 4:17am On Nov 29, 2018 |
lynniebabes: Contact the hospital they have another letter to back up the zero balance that states you are not receiving help from govt This will help. I hope u are getting a medical visa this time. Good luck. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chikos: 11:32am On Nov 29, 2018 |
Hello house, pls can someone give me the link or put me through on how to book a 221g interview. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chikos: 11:46am On Nov 29, 2018 |
[quote author=ashedzi post=73271763][/quote]. Hi, have you been able to scheduled your interview. Is the Jan and DEC dates still available? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by MamaOO: 4:12pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
veleta:It depends on how much you paid or didn’t pay. While I absolutely hate what the VOs are doing (I they’re just looking for any excuse to deny people) some people’s bills on here is also really low. I’ve seen people saying they paid $2,000 - $3,500 for hospital bills and between $1,500 to $2,500 for doctor’s bills and I’m left wondering how No be this same America we dey born so? I had a baby in 2016, and I had/have what is considered very very good insurance (Anthem BCBS). My deductible was $500 and I had to pay that before insurance will even pay anything. My insurance covered 90% of my services and I paid the remaining 10%. I ended up paying around $2300 thereabouts out of pocket (OB, Anesthesia, Hospital and my $500 deductible) and that is excluding pediatrician. If I can pay that much out of pocket as my co-pay and deductible, guess how much my insurance paid? So no, insurance companies don’t pay that little. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by duvocharrison: 4:31pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vlesparza: 5:00pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
MamaOO: If you paid upon arrival and your insurance reimbursed you, then you received the self-pay price from the hospital and doctor and your insurance merely paid you based on the amount you were charged, which was the price for self paying patients. I understand you self-paid and received the self-pay price because international insurances refund your payment according to your medical expenses, in other words, you have to pay out of pocket before being compensated for your expenses. We are only talking about insurance for US Citizens where they do not pay in advance and are reimbursed by insurance. The amount where the insurance is billed 15-25k but only end up paying about $2000 in the end. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vlesparza: 5:03pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
veleta: This is what everybody needs to know and inform the VO at the moment of the interview. If you do not know this, you will not know how to explain the question of "Why is it so cheap if a delivery is 20k? This must be govt funds or Medicaid!" 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by MamaOO: 5:07pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
Vlesparza:I wasn’t an international patient.... I live in the United States and no, I wasn’t reimbursed by the insurance, what I paid was my deductible and coninsurance which is $500 + 10% of all fees. Most people don’t even have insurances that cover 100% except they are on Medi-Cal or work for the government (in this case their monthly insurance premiums are significantly higher than people with private or workplace insurance) 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Akaay03: 5:34pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
dear All, please can i see a sample of what an itemized obstetrics bill look like? please help |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by nneka3000: 8:24pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
[quote author=chikos post=73403790]Hello house, pls can someone give me the link or put me through on how to book a 221g interview. Thanks[/quote Go to apply for visa, put your user I'd and password, it will ask you to book for appointment. We got 5th DEC ,2018 in Abuja. I booked on Tuesday this week |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chikos: 10:19pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
[quote author=nneka3000 post=73417149][/quote. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Yettyolaseni: 2:01am On Nov 30, 2018 |
MamaOO: Got this letter from Houston Northwest Hospital. Anyone can request for it with her name and account no on it. Thanks 3 Likes
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 4:50am On Nov 30, 2018 |
[quote author=nneka3000 post=73417149][/quote]seems Abuja has closer date and Lagos has the pressure Lagos so far is May 2019 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lynniebabes(f): 9:26am On Nov 30, 2018 |
Hello good morning house. I called the hospital they agreed to send me a financial statement and also a letter to state that the 3000 is a flat rate charge for selfpay. I hope this counts. My interview is next week under 221g category. I’m expecting my LO in few weeks so I have to travel next month. I’m just concerned that when I was filling my ds160 form I didn’t mention anything relating pregnancy or childbirth and I paid for b1/b2 visa. How do I defend that in front of the VO and what other hospital can anyone recommend in Houston. I want a hospital that don’t do the discount thing. That I can pay about 15000$ Thanks . |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lynniebabes(f): 9:35am On Nov 30, 2018 |
@yettyolaseni I wish west hospital medical center can give me a letter like this too. I called so many times they seem so adamant and insisting to include the discount fee. I regret using them 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 11:59am On Nov 30, 2018 |
lynniebabes:Have you tried sending them a mail as regards it? As they'll sure have an email address you can contact them with. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 12:02pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
My sister is having her interview next week, I pray all goes on well with her..... She also has the intention of going to the US to give birth. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 12:07pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Toopee: 12:37pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
With all these issues about discounts being given to patients and the VO saying a particular amount is too small to give birth in the US, the doctor I planned on using gave me bills for herself and the hospital at a total of $5,600 for vaginal delivery and a little below $7,000 for CS. Should I find another doctor whose bill is higher than the one I got already? Also, I’d appreciate suggestions in Houston precisely. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Yettyolaseni: 1:18pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
lynniebabes: Try oakbend... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Akaay03: 2:24pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Akaay03: please people, kindly help with is |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by mldtemi(f): 2:45pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Hi Mamas, When is the best time to get a doctor’s fit to fly letter. A week or 2 weeks before you travel? Or a month? Thank you 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vgil100: 2:56pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
mldtemi:Well, i got mine 2 days to travel.I feel the closer to your travel date or the last appointment before you travel 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vlesparza: 3:06pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Yettyolaseni: www.doctoresparati.com in El Paso is offering a similar letter once you enroll stating the same information. Basically, it explains the matter of the prices even before you have your baby in case it is your first baby and you are applying for Visa. A letter of zero balance is also provided after delivery. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 3:08pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Your total bill is $7460 USD from what you stated If asked lynniebabes: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vgil100: 3:24pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
Please does someone know whether it is lawful to get a drivers licence in US with my B1/B2 visa |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 4:00pm On Nov 30, 2018 |
What ever amount you will present ensure you can cover the cost from your financial standing. Supernatural198: |
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