In my experience these bills are case by case based.
All the same go to the hospital and talk to a financial assistant or what ever they are called and remind them you are selfpay. I believe it will be reviewed.

funmikay:
Hello,
Silent reader of the forum here.And you have been of great help for me in this journey .
Looking to get back home to give a detailed synopsis of this experience.HOWEVER,Please I need the urgent assistance of anyone who recently had a baby at HNWMC.
The paediatrician bill I just received is $3,800!

The breakdown sheet I was given at registration was not even up to$1000,but I still budgeted $1000. I also declined the hearing test.

Please can someone help me to explain or direct me to who to talk to about reducing the estimate.

Please help!I am due to leave this country by Sunday

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I responded. Na you never respond yet

jaypisces:
@dabson2020 congrats on your safe delivery. Please I just sent you a pm. I need to ask some questions as I have already made contact with Dr Xydas. I'm a June FTM. Thanks

I responded to your mail already. You can send in the questions

funmikay:
Hello,
Silent reader of the forum here.And you have been of great help for me in this journey .
Looking to get back home to give a detailed synopsis of this experience.HOWEVER,Please I need the urgent assistance of anyone who recently had a baby at HNWMC.
The paediatrician bill I just received is $3,800!

The breakdown sheet I was given at registration was not even up to$1000,but I still budgeted $1000. I also declined the hearing test.

Please can someone help me to explain or direct me to who to talk to about reducing the estimate.

Please help!I am due to leave this country by Sunday

Were you CS? Did a pediatrician attend the birth? Were extra tests done? Did your child stay in the nursery (this typically should not be charged as most hospitals offer Well baby and mother packages so they cover a well baby but some hospitals have been known to charge for babies staying in the nursery as against staying with the mother in the room).

You need to be aggressive with them, ask for the financial counselor and ask for a detailed breakdown.

After all said and done, negotiate with them and keep stressing that you are self pay.

All the best. Please come back and give us an update on the outcome

Razi555:

previous missionary

Are you on a payment plan or is it an unpaid bill that is hanging?

I would suggest you try to clear the bill. It won't look good embarking on another such trip with an outstanding bill.

Emirates is doing another sale o, not as great as the last one but worth checking out

Hi everyone, i went for an interview early this year for a B1/B2 visa for a vacation with my husband. Vacation was supposed to be during Easter this year. I was denied based on not having strong ties home. After the interview, i realized i was pregnant 1 week later. I wasnt asked if i was pregnant during thr interview, but i was asked if i'll be taking medical treatment. My answer was 'probably in the future but not on this trip'. Now i'll like to reapply again for childbirth. Pls how soon do u think i should reapply and what do i do to make them realize i didnt know i was pregnant during the 1st interview? This is my 1st pregnancy. Thanks a lot

nefertitiram:


Aunty where did you keep your chill naaaa

Just kuku kee me

Nne Wetin I go talk.

iamnikky69:
Hi everyone, i went for an interview early this year for a B1/B2 visa for a vacation with my husband. Vacation was supposed to be during Easter this year. I was denied based on not having strong ties home. After the interview, i realized i was pregnant 1 week later. I wasnt asked if i was pregnant during thr interview, but i was asked if i'll be taking medical treatment. My answer was 'probably in the future but not on this trip'. Now i'll like to reapply again for childbirth. Pls how soon do u think i should reapply and what do i do to make them realize i didnt know i was pregnant during the 1st interview? This is my 1st pregnancy. Thanks a lot

Maybe u shud wait till u are 3 months gone or a link bit showing.

Good morning everyone, please I would like to ask for advice on hospital to use and state to go to birth my twins. I am currently 27weeks and I booked my flight to NYC February ending however my edd is April ending. I need affordable hospital, doctor and accommodation information. I already have two kids a boy and girl (normal delivery) and hoping this would be too. Please anyone with information on twins delivery should please assist.

kemex:


Thanks. I posted the transcript here. Only few people reacted to it. The second denial was so gross. She didn't give any reason. Seemed like the consular officer did not just like the idea of a birthing trip. At the third interview, I was asked about my hubby, if I'll be needing help and if i have a family in Texas. The VO sounded like it's not realistic to stay in an extended stay apartment for the long period of a birthing trip and as if one must definitely need help. Guess after checking my denial history, she just felt enabled to deny me.

Mbok, if you're using Dr Para Ti, kindly contact me.
Thanks.

Hi, please don't give up, expecially if your EDD is not very close. That might just be the miracle you are waiting for.

Please what is the lowest I can get for Atlanta mid-March

Hello Everyone. I'm Dallas bound for my second missionary journey. I am due in May and will be leaving next Month. Any fellow momma goin to Dallas. Will like to have someone to talk with and occasionally meet up with to ease boredom. Please holla. :-)

Also any ideas of cheap tickets pls. It's only Qatar that is looking a little friendly.

IjayMama:
Hey guys. So i finally succeeded in filling and submitting my DS160 form. However, I am surprised i didn't qualify for drop box! Anyone had a similar experience? My last visa renewal was issued Feb 2014. Guess I should have qualified. Any ideas or suggestions? Not finding it funny oh. Tho i used this last visa to have 2 babies. It shouldn't affect my visa application status na, Abi?

sjrr

Sorry please what's DS160 form all about? And when is one said to be qualified for drop box because I don't understand please. I thought one can just apply for drop box. Don't know one have to qualify for it. Please can someone explain to me for a better understanding. Thank you.

beejay112:

Am using the same hospital... Can you pls help on how you go about the accommodation

Beejay did u finally get any info about the accommodation. I planned using the same hosp and doc in richmond Virginia. Ve contacted Noth hosp and doc. And price details sent but I need accomodation and would love to share.

chloe7:


Stanbic called me to pick up 2500 which i've done on Friday, infact I was just praising God because it is exactly sufficient for me, I was already hustling for WU & MG

Hello Chloe, please what branch of stanbic, please I don't have an account with stanbic and I urgently need fx. Please how do I go about this.

chiprettie:


Hello Chloe, please what branch of stanbic, please I don't have an account with stanbic and I urgently need fx. Please how do I go about this.

I opened an account in 2015, applied at the branch and I got called

TimcyWhyte:
sjrr

Sorry please what's DS160 form all about? And when is one said to be qualified for drop box because I don't understand please. I thought one can just apply for drop box. Don't know one have to qualify for it. Please can someone explain to me for a better understanding. Thank you.

"In my opinion, you qualify for dropbox if you have been granted a visa before, And the visa has expired not more than 36months ago and you are applying for the same category of visa. Also it will ask you if you havent had any issues with the law or immigration or overstayed your stamped in time. "

You have to schedule an appointment and it wIll see if you qualify for dropbox

Seyeoluwatola:
Good afternoon, please can anyone share information on anyone who went to give birth to twins in the US. I'm due to have twins and I'm traveling next month. I already applied for and got a medical visa before I found this thread. Please kindly assist.

PM me and also read my posts.

chibertha:
In my experience these bills are case by case based.
All the same go to the hospital and talk to a financial assistant or what ever they are called and remind them you are selfpay. I believe it will be reviewed.

What was the bill breakdown they gave u. So we can know how to tackle it.

debbyomi:


"In my opinion, you qualify for dropbox if you have been granted a visa before, And the visa has expired not more than 36months ago and you are applying for the same category of visa. Also it will ask you if you havent had any issues with the law or immigration or overstayed your stamped in time. "

You have to schedule an appointment and it wIll see if you qualify for dropbox

Thanks for the explanation.

Iumezinwa1:


Please can you send me Dr Xydas contact details to my email: Ijeoma.umezinwa@yahoo.com

I have sent it to you. Regards

Thank yo for responding @anonymousmum,@chibertha and @chanbaby

It was a vaginal delivery.I didn't request for a Paediatrician at the birth.No extra tests were done that I am aware of.The LO was with me on the room for the 2 days.

The breakdown they sent:

nursery- 3,430
Lab-828
Pharmacy-535
Special nursing services-171

Chanbaby:


What was the bill breakdown they gave u. So we can know how to tackle it.

dabson2020:
To God be the glory,,I had my baby girl on the 13th of Jan, 2017 at Houston Northwest Medical center. The delivery was smooth to God be te glory.
Bills:
VD: $2000 for the hospital, $1700 for the doctor including all ultrasounds, anti natal, vitamins and labs.
Hearing test cancelled.
Yet to get the bills from the pediatrician.

Birth certificate was done in 4 days at $23.
SSN came in 10 days after delivery.
American passport processed at Houston Passport Agency for $165 (expedited).

Will keep you guys updated.

is this the only fee you paid at the hospital ?. that is $3700. PLEASE explain.
thanks

dabson2020:
To God be the glory,,I had my baby girl on the 13th of Jan, 2017 at Houston Northwest Medical center. The delivery was smooth to God be te glory.
Bills:
VD: $2000 for the hospital, $1700 for the doctor including all ultrasounds, anti natal, vitamins and labs.
Hearing test cancelled.
Yet to get the bills from the pediatrician.

Birth certificate was done in 4 days at $23.
SSN came in 10 days after delivery.
American passport processed at Houston Passport Agency for $165 (expedited).

Will keep you guys updated.

Hello dear, congrats, I met you at doctor's office. I sent you a pm can we talk pls. Thanks

dabson2020:
To God be the glory,,I had my baby girl on the 13th of Jan, 2017 at Houston Northwest Medical center. The delivery was smooth to God be te glory.
Bills:
VD: $2000 for the hospital, $1700 for the doctor including all ultrasounds, anti natal, vitamins and labs.
Hearing test cancelled.
Yet to get the bills from the pediatrician.

Birth certificate was done in 4 days at $23.
SSN came in 10 days after delivery.

American passport processed at Houston Passport Agency for $165 (expedited).

Will keep you guys updated.

Pls can u help me send Dr xydas number to my mail and wl he give me a correspondent letter if needed for my visa? fagsey@yahoo.com thanks

Hello good people, does it matter what POE one enters from cos at the moment, the cheapest flight i can get is to JFK and DW is texas bound.

Do I have to prepare for anything out of the blue??

septmom:


is this the only fee you paid at the hospital ?. that is $3700. PLEASE explain.
thanks

No,She later said that they sent her additional 3,800usd pediatrician bill. So she is asking for a way to price down the pediatrician bill.