teefex:


OK thanks a lot. Please can u help with Dr E full name

Google dr Ezekiel oakbend Houston Texas

akelvin:
@ozycy;Na to run back sure pass now,will eat enuf yam in naija,dollar ain't smiling.@neks;I want to believe they'v increased their fee but let's wait n compare wit others cos d breakdown they sent after all d calls n emails;they said initial care after birth for 30mins was $200+,subsequent care $180+,hearing test $173,discharge fee $205,total came to $750+ can't remember exact value Till I check so after d discount was asked to pay $604 n my baby was wit me wasn't in d nursery I wuld ave said mayb they did I didn't know.wondering y discharge fee was dat high d lady kept saying dat is their fee n can't give further discount cos they ave to b fair to all parents
Was also using Dr f quotes n what ozycy paid as initial budget

Involve the dr, that's the Gd thing about Fagbohoun sha he will always get involved

Maybe you should get dr Eziekiel involved, when I had my daughter I was given a bill $1000 but I paid $606 after fight, but then she had jaundice and went under photo therapy so we stayed 3 days

This is the email and no of the person I dealt with then, mayb you can try it and get more clarification. She used to be prompt with her response

NICS Billing Office 281 - 477 - 8660 X 7016

dbradley@newborndoc.com

Newborn Intensive Care Specialist, P. A.

firsttymum:
For NICS if u give birth to a big baby you will incur extra charges... As they will run test on d baby and do some extra monitoring
.

I wonder what qualifies as big! Ridiculous people
@Akelvin what Time did you give birth? That also matters for the silly Nicu people.

Oakbend counts from midnight but they count by dates, so what for me and oakbend was a 2 day hospital stay was counted as 3 days by them

@glassy2606

please i'm interested in using a hospital in alabama.
what hospital and doctor did you use?

What airline did you use from nigeria?

glassy2606:
In the spirit of givin back,my people am back from my missionary journey.Atl was my point of entry and as God will have it,it was hitch free,it was just my rice that agric ceased.did some research about alabama so I ported to alabama total bill for vd was 4700 and pediatrician 300.making 5000dollar in total.and I must say everytin went well.my only issue was accomodation,I shared apartment wth someone and she brout in 2 other ppl to stay,one was pregnant like me and she made my stay unbearable,spiting everywher,and taking my things behind me,my food and drink,she made my stay very hard.my son arrived in october and am back to nigeria wth my prince.thanks to everyone who has supported me,thanks for ur response,thanks for all d post,I learned a lot.God bless u all

house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

Able15:
house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

I think some have done it in the past and got away with it ( Naija style).
I patiently waited for the attendant Checking us in to ask for baby's visa. When she finally did and I showed her, I then asked what if baby didn't have it? She said it means baby's not going anywhere and invariably I'm not going anywhere either.
They've been asked to check that all documentation is intact before you board. Also, the American passport enables you travel to a lot if countries visa free, but not all countries.. e.g Nigeria
Hope this helps? Also, you can Google it.

favoredgal:


I wonder what qualifies as big! Ridiculous people
@Akelvin what Time did you give birth? That also matters for the silly Nicu people.

Oakbend counts from midnight but they count by dates, so what for me and oakbend was a 2 day hospital stay was counted as 3 days by them

Exactly,I got to d hospital 11:55pm on wed n put to bed at 1am,discharged 12noon fri.so what I counted 2days was counted as 3days by oakbend cos I came 5mins before a new date.Already paid them sha,cos d deadline was for mon 3pm so mayb subsequent mamas can involve Dr E,my mind didn't go there

Funny enough NICS billed me $187. Probably cos baby and I stayed only for 24hours and we were both good to go.

ozycy:
I think NIC may have increased their rate as most mamas that gave birth of recent didn't get same $335 I and oda old mamas got.
Or maybe it's just the whatever screening dat resulted to the extra cost.

Able15:
house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

With ETC, they are correct. For me, no one checked visa when leaving US, but on entering Nigeria, they will ask. You just submit the ETC to immigration at the airport, and keep a copy that you will use for 9ja passport for yourself

bbaby84:


I think some have done it in the past and got away with it ( Naija style).
I patiently waited for the attendant Checking us in to ask for baby's visa. When she finally did and I showed her, I then asked what if baby didn't have it? She said it means baby's not going anywhere and invariably I'm not going anywhere either.
They've been asked to check that all documentation is intact before you board. Also, the American passport enables you travel to a lot if countries visa free, but not all countries.. e.g Nigeria
Hope this helps? Also, you can Google it.

Thanks. good to know,I for enter one chance.

Na wa oo, all this unexpected increase. God is our strength. I thought in total Oakbends bill will be cheaper than gwinnet, but adding all this hearing test, discharge fee and all, its about the same if not more sef. Cos the total bill in gwinnett includes the hearing test n all.

So ticket gurus n any1 who can contribute, i saw a 1 way ticket with united for $1020, 2way $1700... pls has any 1 gotten a refund for 2nd leg ticket from united, like how much was refunded?. What pays in this situation?
The exchange rate is killing, used my fcmb card n it was charged at 270, its scary to think of cargo now though. Stil not sure who to use for cargo sef

nefertitiram:


With ETC, they are correct. For me, no one checked visa when leaving US, but on entering Nigeria, they will ask. You just submit the ETC to immigration at the airport, and keep a copy that you will use for 9ja passport for yourself

I see, "information is power "they said. Thanks

yokus:
Na wa oo, all this unexpected increase. God is our strength. I thought in total Oakbends bill will be cheaper than gwinnet, but adding all this hearing test, discharge fee and all, its about the same if not more sef. Cos the total bill in gwinnett includes the hearing test n all.

So ticket gurus n any1 who can contribute, i saw a 1 way ticket with united for $1020, 2way $1700... pls has any 1 gotten a refund for 2nd leg ticket from united, like how much was refunded?. What pays in this situation?
The exchange rate is killing, used my fcmb card n it was charged at 270, its scary to think of cargo now though. Stil not sure who to use for cargo sef

So, kindly provide some detail on gwinnet.
I will like to have contacts, quotes, and possible nearby accommodation.

Hello! House.
Pls who has used Mercy Medical Centre in new York.?
How is their package, and procedures?
Which accommodation is close by/ affordable?

Same goes for UMMC, Batavia.
Who has used any of these two, in New York?

akelvin:
Give God d glory for the birth of my baby,miracle baby indeed.unplanned Csection,Dr E was wonderful n was praying wit me thru out d surgery cos of what she was handling.Got BC ,ssn(less than two weeks),got passport today remaining visa to go n porting things back home.

Congrats to you dear.safe journey back.

...and it has all ended in praise!To God almighty alone I give all the glory,I had my LO on the 30th via CS(unplanned),Dr E is an exceptional lady,I am glad I chose her.i had to be admitted due to HBP,hmmm,I am waiting for oakbend to nack me bill,I will keep the house posted.LO is a big baby but in perfect condition ,I sent him to the nursery so that I can sleep well before night vigil starts,but reading about charges incurred,I think I should keep him with me,dollar is not smiling,me sef I squeeze face unstop the mata.Lol

Congratulations kiboe

kiboe:
...and it has all ended in praise!To God almighty alone I give all the glory,I had my LO on the 30th via CS(unplanned),Dr E is an exceptional lady,I am glad I chose her.i had to be admitted due to HBP,hmmm,I am waiting for oakbend to nack me bill,I will keep the house posted.LO is a big baby but in perfect condition ,I sent him to the nursery so that I can sleep well before night vigil starts,but reading about charges incurred,I think I should keep him with me,dollar is not smiling,me sef I squeeze face unstop the mata.Lol

Congratulations @ kiboe...Thanks be to God Almighty......

Congrats Kiboe! God bless your little one!

kiboe:
...and it has all ended in praise!To God almighty alone I give all the glory,I had my LO on the 30th via CS(unplanned),Dr E is an exceptional lady,I am glad I chose her.i had to be admitted due to HBP,hmmm,I am waiting for oakbend to nack me bill,I will keep the house posted.LO is a big baby but in perfect condition ,I sent him to the nursery so that I can sleep well before night vigil starts,but reading about charges incurred,I think I should keep him with me,dollar is not smiling,me sef I squeeze face unstop the mata.Lol

Whether you send him or keep him your bill will be the SAME

Any investigation they are doing is from the blood drawn at heel prick during birth, so let them do their work While you rest

Congrats and happy new year in advance

jacklenst:
Hello! House.
Pls who has used Mercy Medical Centre in new York.?
How is their package, and procedures?
Which accommodation is close by/ affordable?

Same goes for UMMC, Batavia.
Who has used any of these two, in New York?

My madam is currently in new york using MMC

Their package for VD with epidural is $8.1k, without epidural $1k less. Package for CS is $10.2k. It's all inclusive of tests hospital and doctor. I dont think it includes the pediatrician.

kiboe:
...and it has all ended in praise!To God almighty alone I give all the glory,I had my LO on the 30th via CS(unplanned),Dr E is an exceptional lady,I am glad I chose her.i had to be admitted due to HBP,hmmm,I am waiting for oakbend to nack me bill,I will keep the house posted.LO is a big baby but in perfect condition ,I sent him to the nursery so that I can sleep well before night vigil starts,but reading about charges incurred,I think I should keep him with me,dollar is not smiling,me sef I squeeze face unstop the mata.Lol

Congratulations @kiboe, God bless ur LO

Kingsmum:
Funny enough NICS billed me $187. Probably cos baby and I stayed only for 24hours and we were both good to go.

Wow,Dis is good.
Didn't know it can be this low cos I remember that first mama dat mentioned Dr E said she stayed one day and still got abt $335.
Guess it's the midnight thingy, you probably stayed just one midnight. I stayed 2 night lol.
when did you deliver?

Congrat kiboe on the arrival of your bundle of joy.

@ Kiboe Congratulations on the birth of your LO.

donugapi:

My madam is currently in new york using MMC
Their package for VD with epidural is $8.1k, without epidural $1k less. Package for CS is $10.2k. It's all inclusive of tests hospital and doctor. I dont think it includes the pediatrician.

@donugapi, I am also interested in MMC but accommodation is not sorted out although I saw some on airbnb but it's expensive.kindly share any information you have.thanks
Good day House.

Able15:
house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

You know most of our pple there don't know much about this birthing/documentation thing...baby needs either a Naija passport, visa or ETC. so whichever one you choose, you're still gonna spend the money. Nigeria is not visa free for amelikan citizens

akelvin:


Exactly,I got to d hospital 11:55pm on wed n put to bed at 1am,discharged 12noon fri.so what I counted 2days was counted as 3days by oakbend cos I came 5mins before a new date.Already paid them sha,cos d deadline was for mon 3pm so mayb subsequent mamas can involve Dr E,my mind didn't go there

Thats not right, NICS caters to baby's needs so there for, baby was born 1am, which was on thursday, their businesses with you started on a Thursday, they should bill you 2 days! I think you should hold your ground when you call them, that baby was born thursday, and since their services is rendered to baby and not you, their billing should start from thursday

Able15:
house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

For me, they checked mini-shawlar's travel docs twice; when we were checking in & @ the boarding gate. I had to show them his ETC when they checked his blue pali and saw no visa there... It was d immigration officer in 9ja that omitted asking for it. You have to get either a 9ja visa, 9ja passport or Emergency travel Cert. in order to travel to 9ja


Congrats to all the new mothers in the house.. May your LO's continually fill ur homes with Joy...,
& for those with successful POE stories..., we'll soon celebrate more good news from u soonest.

Kingsmum:
Funny enough NICS billed me $187. Probably cos baby and I stayed only for 24hours and we were both good to go.

I don't think they increased their fees, they only discovered a means to cunningly get more money out of people by not following the general rule of 24hr=1day.

I already posted it a while back, if u check my previous posts. Dont know anything about accomodation, i stayed with family.
In 2010 i paid $2,265 and some change with the 40% self pay discount, if u pay in full within a particular time, pd Dr Soyoola $2K then
In 2013, i paid $3096 for vaginal birth with the 40% self pay discount. I paid $320 to radiology or so and minthink $250 to Nicu (broken collar bone n meconium ish) $2400 to dr
I didnt pay for the hearing test separately
Paedatrician visit $75 1st time then $50 second time. I should have done the $750 implant contraceptive, maybe i wont be here for a 3rd missionary journey due tk failed contraceptive. Now na so so $1k


So, kindly provide some detail on gwinnet.
I will like to have contacts, quotes, and possible nearby accommodation.[/quote]

I used United memorial medical center, batavia New York through C.S. Stayed in the hospital 3 days for all. The hospital offers a 60% automatic dscount for self pay. Got my bill for 3947.69 for mother and 1407 for the child, total of 5354. Epidural was about $1700 for cs and 1200$ for vag, can't remember the exact figure, but I asked for discount from the epidural company and they gave 20% discount. Doctor's fee for ante natal and delivery was 1499.4. The fee above also included all the meal I had for 3 days. The service was awesome, everyone including the doctor's were very friendly, nice and professional.
I let them know before I delivered that I was going back to Naija in less than a month after delivery so they could process my birth cert and bills on time.
I filled the birth cert form before I gave birth and gave them baby's name on delivery. They filled for the cert on friday, I called the county's office on Tuesday and I was told it was mailed to me the monday after that friday. I guess they used regular mail cos I didn't get it that week, went to their office the following Monday, paid 10$ for another copy which I usedto apply for her passport. I paid 165$ for the passport and got it sameday. I mailed her passport to the agent for the Naija visa for 342$. They got the passport Tuesday Morning, got the visa same day and mailed it back to me. I got the passport the next day WednesdayWednesday. About accommodation, can't say much cos I stayed with my sister in Buffalo

jacklenst:
Hello! House.
Pls who has used Mercy Medical Centre in new York.?
How is their package, and procedures?
Which accommodation is close by/ affordable?

Same goes for UMMC, Batavia.
Who has used any of these two, in New York?

Please nobody has answered New Jersey mamas about affordable accommodation, we need help urgently on that. Thanks