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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by gurlnext2u: 7:32pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Your situation is similar to mine. I used doctoresparati in 2016. I paid the Obgyn and hospital bill as quoted on doctoresparati website. After delivery, I got an itemized bill from the hospital which showed a huge discount. I expected the itemized bill to reflect the prices quoted on their website (doctoresparati). I am yet to do Dropbox, and I am very very skeptical. Jibbie2015: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by gurlnext2u: 7:33pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
No, your baby needs an international passport or an emergency travel certificate. Jinglesbaby88: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lynniebabes(f): 7:55pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
I called the hospital. And I was told that it’s the flat rate give to patients paying cash(selfpay). I insisted I want to pay up any discount and the said I have no discount. That I have a zero account balance and that they will send me a financial statement stating that the hospital bill is 17000, and it was adjusted to 3000$ dollars cos I’m selfpay. I have begged and asked them to please send me any balance or discount they insisted I have no balance. What do I do please? How do I explain to the vo. I have an interview next week. I also didn’t mention it during my Dropbox. What do I do? Help |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vlesparza: 9:07pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
gurlnext2u: If you contact the hospital, they will also give you a letter that states that neither Medicaid nor any type of govt fund was used to offset your medical bill so you can have additional evidence when renewing your visa. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lilyemmy(f): 9:15pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Gracemama: Alright, thanks! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by OmoBendel24: 9:27pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Beautyaddy: Assumptions! Correct kwa? Only in your thought methinks though.... On the strength of what are you saying this with exactitude? 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Beautyaddy: 9:33pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
OmoBendel24: Huh No. it is not my assumption. I am not going to go further going back and forth with my statement that I stand by. Oh, BTW, I understand the bitter truth hurts! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lynniebabes(f): 10:14pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Here is a form I was given when I walked into the hospital to make inquiries. I need help my interview is next week. And most of this VO don’t understand that this is a flat rate given to ever selfpay patient in the hospital. I have my zero balance receipt o. And I’m dew next two months.with this problems is it ok to state I’m going for childbirth.
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Stephenry: 10:37pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
Stephenry: Please I need help this has been lingering for over a month. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Beautyaddy: 11:33pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
lynniebabes: If this was the form they gave you from the hospital then present it to the VO. lynniebabes: If this is the best excuse you can present to the VO along with the account balance that you do not owe the hospital and to which they will send to you then present it to the VO and wish for the best. There is no need for the panic. Just hope you meet a sympathetic VO who will interview you and accept all the evidence given to you by the hospital. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by NothingDoMe: 6:05am On Nov 28, 2018 |
Beautyaddy:I don't see why the American Embassy would blame the applicant for a discount offered an American hospital. The American hospital is fully under the jurisdiction of the of the American government. They should fix whatever scam they feel the hospitals are perpetrating. It is starting to feel like their hand nor fit touch those guys so na who their hand fit reach na e go suffer am. I have seen parents that were offended by a child and the child escaped the beating. The rest of the innocent kids were now the receipient of the beating: Kpai Kpai kpai all of you are the same as your brother. Kpai kpai kpai. Unto what na? 8 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Shiebi: 7:33am On Nov 28, 2018 |
Shiebi: Hello house, This is an update. Visas have been approved finally. Am back to say thank you house for all that you do. I should leave almost immediately. Pls who has flown Delta through Atlanta, HEAVILY pregnant, and with a toddler, can you book for wheel chair service and still carry a stroller in it? And if so, how do u book for wheelchair? Finally, and not quite related to this topic, my almost 2yr old is potty training and hates to use her diapers for No.1 n 2 (only when she's asleep), don't think I can do the toilet rounds with her considering my state. She loves drinking and as such pees frequently. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you. I'll be back to share my CBP experience to help others too. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 8:32am On Nov 28, 2018 |
Shiebi: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ozymes: 9:05am On Nov 28, 2018 |
Congratulations Shiebi: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Tomatoesme: 9:09am On Nov 28, 2018 |
Please I need your advise. It is a long post pls bear with me. I had my baby (third child) in the USA (medical visa) on March 23 this year Before I embarked on the journey I had contacted a doctor who gave me lists and prices of hospital and I made my choice which is OBMC which turns out to be the cheaper on the list for virginal delivery. And I was offered “self pay patient packages” Total was about 2900 for hospital and 1800 for doc after discount for self pay and also discount for paying cash on my first visit to hospital and doc. And other little little charges for blood text, scan, and for baby check. I opted out of epidural which was 1500, opted out for hearing test and also as my baby was a well baby we were discharged the next day afternoon. And yes I was happy that I was able to save us some cash I returned in April. Now to my main problem. I applied for my two older kids (girl 7 and boy 4) on October 27th 2018. VO: Hello, passport pls Me: am not the one applying. Am her for my two kids Vo: OK there passports and urs. Me: OK (and I gave him passports. He types on the system) VO: while typing,he asked.. Where are u going in America? What for? And how long? Me: Houston, for Christmas holiday and for three weeks VO: I see ur baby is a US citizen. Me: yes she is..i have her passport and bc here, do I… .. VO: No I don’t need it Vo: how much did u pay in Texas for child birth. Me: plus minus 7000dollers VO: no way, u cannot be serious. In Texas the least child birth is 15000dollars, even me as a citizen I pay about that. How come u paid this verrrrrrry low amount. Me: (at this point my heart skipped ) I told him I got d quote from d doc and I went to d hospital and that is what I was asked to pay… we argued and argued over the amount.. And I finally handed him invoices and zero balnaces Vo: visa approved, pick up in three days. Me: smiled and said thank u.. Started gathering my things and smiled again… walking out. VO: madam madam plz come back come back. (I went back to his stand) let me have ur passport again. (I gave him my passport) VO: madam this is a seriously issue I don’t see how u paid such low amount.. And u need to be serious about it..u smiled.. (me, ha! Yes I smiled Na but doesn’t mean I didn’t take u seriously) we argued abit more…and he returned passport back to me. I left. Then hubby decided he will join the holiday as d kids are going with me. .he got an agent and the agent got a date for him yesterday 27th November. VO: passport, where are u going to in America, how long etc Hubby: answered… Next thing Vo: oh ur wife recently had a baby in us, how much did child birth cost you? Hubby answered.. VO: lie, not true.. Standard child birth in Texas 20850 dollars. How come u paid very low… Hubby said..They argued argued argued…and the lady did not even want to listen to his explanations, she refused to look at the evidence (zero balance) docs communication and quotes and invoices, she refused to look at anything…and denied him visa. Please I will appreciate if anyone can help us with advise on how to go about this or if anyone has experienced such and how was it resolved. A staff told him to reapply again, and this he sold not argue… and get the doc to send a breakdown to embassy and copy us. We need help Thank you 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Jibbie2015: 9:18am On Nov 28, 2018 |
When I went for my interview.. I showed the VO clearly what was in the cash payment agreement which is very similar to this document you have attached here. But the response I got was that this wasn't sufficient enough. It just did not make sense. Now.. what I deduced from my interaction with the VO was that they want to see proof of what exactly was done to this payment adjustment on the itemised bill. I also asked if I could get a written representation from the hospital on this but she also said that wasn't going to be suffient and I should figure out what evidence would be appropriate. By the way, she mentioned briefly that a 10 to 15% discount was reasonable to her. I have called my hospital to send me a transaction history letter showing a zero balance in the list and clearly state that the discount was written off and not charged to govt. This is the best they said they could do ...in addition to the other proofs I have. I might just apply again and see where this goes from there. Going forward, I think Mamas in yanki should try and get a written explanation of any adjustment in their bills especially when it is huge or more 50%. All the best ...just be honest.. Who knows ..you might meet a different VO from the one I met. lynniebabes: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by poxibility: 9:59am On Nov 28, 2018 |
[quote author=Shiebi post=73149672] Hubby and I were also denied visa in May this year. I had no change of intention frm the visiting visa to the medical visa. But we were not denied on that ground. Ours was that we didn't take our bills and receipts along, and because we were still on a payment plan. Please which hospital did you use that accepted payment plan? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by duvocharrison: 12:30pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
priscai: Abeg can I get ur details I have desame issue .stephanie.onyi@yahoo.co.uk 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by seunabraham: 12:59pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
HELLO GUYS.... I RECENTLY HAD MY BABY IN THE US, AND WILL BE LANDING IN NIGERIA TOMORROW. I DID THE VISA ON ARRIVAL, ONLY TO BE TOLD BY MY COUSIN THAT THE CUSTOMS DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENT AT THE AIRPORT HERE ANY LONGER. PLEASE HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS TOO?? HOW DID YOU RESOLVE WITH THEM, because I DONT HAVE DOLLAR ATM OR FOREIGN CARD OO... I AWAIT AN URGENT RESPONSE PLSSS........ |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Viola2017: 1:30pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
seunabraham: yes its true but i still paid cash although i added extra $10 to the officer that helped me. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by seunabraham: 1:42pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Viola2017: OH GOOD.. THANK YOU.... SO HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY IN TOTAL? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Beautyaddy: 2:32pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
NothingDoMe: You are right!. However, you cannot blame the VOs and the reason is because most of them are charged very high hospital fees for the same child birth services through their health insurances when they are in the US. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 3:20pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Tomatoesme: given how your interview went and how you were even called back...if I were you...i wouldn't: 1. go near an agent for any family member's application...even for booking an appointment....check DeeandGLady's experience here https://www.nairaland.com/4250945/give-birth-usa-cost-procedures/195#71810915 2. ask my husband to reapply lest they change their minds about you and the other children's visas. my 2 cents 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 3:28pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Mamaroon: I agree with you Let her just travel with her kids before she causes problem for herself 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Viola2017: 5:11pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
seunabraham:i cant recall but i know it wasn't more than $200. I came in through abuja airport but my friend that came in through lagos said that they were strict and she had to look for someone at the airport that helped her with the payment while he gave the person cash |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Tomatoesme: 5:44pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Chaii..chaii.. I just read that sister's ordeal. I wish i had read it before doing anything. Thank you. I am even scared now to travel with the kids, what if they turn us back at POE. Chaii... Tears done finish for eyes already. See me see wahalla..for my money wey I go spend come turn my nightmare.. Chaii. 2. ask my husband to reapply lest they change their minds about you and the other children's visas. my 2 cents[/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Tomatoesme: 6:15pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Viola2017: I paid cash but that was middle April. After they suffer me and LO finish.. When airport don almost dry finish with with people, they finally collected cash. They have some bureau guys there that will change ur Naira to dollars |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Tomatoesme: 6:22pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
ninab: Thanks. I think so too. But my fear is at POE won't this question arise and be another problem? Chaii.. My heart skipping already... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Greatg0809: 7:31pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Please who can help a sister bring back itemized bill from Houston,they will mail it in 3days time,I just need someone coming soon that can help me bring it to lagos, please God will bless youoo biko |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by veleta: 8:04pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
On this discount ish,most of these VO's don't seem to understand how these things works.First off,those of them saying they paid 30k or thereabouts failed to mention that their insurance companies took care of that and most times,these insurance companies negotiate these fees to the barest minimum and most times times,it takes time for them to pay.Its common sense that these hospitals would prefer self pay patients as they get their money immediately.These same discounts they give to self pay patient is what insurance companies end up paying after quoting outrageous bills. My advice will be when requesting cost of delivery from hospital,insist that it should be included that whatever fee they are charging is for self pay and that you reject any form of medical assistance.Also make sure you sign it,with that your argument when going for visa renewal will hold water. 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vlesparza: 10:11pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
veleta: This is EXACTLY correct. Bravo to you Sir/Maam, you seem to understand what the VO's are pretending not to understand. 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Supernatural198: 10:27pm On Nov 28, 2018 |
Good day everyone.....with all the recent news of hospital bills been ridiculously argued about,i am confused and worried,pls help me with this questions.i am about to apply as am also expecting due next year,which amount is best in this case to convince the vo?i currently have hospital bill of $13000,while doctor charge is $4500,other bills are not included....is this also a red flag cos am now confused....pls house i need your opinions cos am yet to apply because i am still yet to confirm my hospital and time is ticking....awaiting responses.Thanks |
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