My medical bills are outrageouse. For prenatal care it was $3,300 and I had no complications and one ultrasound. For labor and delivery for just me my bill was $4,500. My son is on a seperate bill and his costs were $1,300. I have excellent insurance but these bill seem a little high for a perfect pregnancy and delivery with no complications. I was also in the hospital for only 2 days. I also do not live in a major city or high income area.
2006-08-24 06:15:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jp83 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I'd also like to mention how expensive my insurance is for me and my son. It's $130 for us bi-weekly. I also have a $250 deductable and the insurance pays 90%. That still leaves me with a bill of over $1000 and My husband and I pay over $370 a month for insurance. I recently recieved another bill for the well baby checkups for both of my sons. So far this year it's over $400 and they haven't been sick.
2006-08-24 06:34:20 · update #1
I do have Blue Cross Blue Shield and I chose the most expensive plan they had at my work.
2006-08-24 06:35:39 · update #2
I've read articles that also state that even though america has the most expensive pre-natal care, the most qualified doctors, and women who go to prenatal visits more often, they have the most low-birth weight and infant mortality rate in the industrialized nations. Hmmm funny.
2006-08-24 06:39:34 · update #3
complain to your insurance company and the hospital. Tell them you are being billed to much.
2006-08-26 09:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Gone Rogue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's expensive, but it's a lot cheaper than paying a lifetime of bills for a child with problems that could have been prevented by good prenatal care.
I'm glad you were blessed with a perfect pregnancy and wonderful son, but not everyone is so fortunate.
2006-08-24 06:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have excellent insurance you wouldnt have those bills. I paid a $25 co pay my first prenatal visit and didnt pay a dime after that. Thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield.
2006-08-24 06:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL medical care is expensive. Hopefully one of these days our government will wise up and help regulate all that, but until then.....
2006-08-24 06:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A homebirth with a midwife runs about $2,500.
2006-08-24 06:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not where I am.. it's free. :) (Canada)
2006-08-24 06:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by sahm2boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! It is!
2006-08-24 06:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by Ms Pepsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋