HiGuy's i need Urgent Sincere help
My Wife is 34 weeks and is in Long Island US on a visit visa holding a indian passport , since she is 34weeks she cannot fly back and needs to deliver in US , She does not have insurance niether a lot of cash what i can manage is to send her approx usd 2500 thats the max we can afford , can a safe delivery be done at this cost without insurance , as she cannot come back to India , what would the approx cost be as none of the hospitals give u an estimate over the phone as she cannot go out a lot hunting. are clinics safe to deliver in and how much would they charge , is there any kind of medical aid provided to tourist in the US on visit visas ??
Please reply ....Worried Husband
2007-10-23 09:51:26 · 4 answers · asked by s_man_1978 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If your wife goes into labor, no hospital can refuse her care based on your ability or inability to pay. Any person presenting to an emergency medical facility cannot be turned away if they are in need - and labor is considered an emergency medical condition under these guidelines.
They will have you talk to a hospital representative after she delivers and you can make payment arrangements. It's great that you at least have $2500 and can at least pay for part. Many non-profit hospitals will work with people of low income and either help them find resources for financial assistance, or will negotiate for a reduced bill and make payment plans.
Don't worry! Your wife won't have to deliver at home or on the street.
2007-10-23 09:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious as to why your wife planned her visit to the United States when she would be close to the time of delivery if you knew she had no health care and is not a U.S. citizen?
A hospital will not refuse to care for her and the baby if she shows up at the door in labor. Arrangements to pay can be made after the birth, and it's good that you have some money saved to contribute.
All the best to you
2007-10-24 09:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a normal delivery it is extremely costly a lot more than 2500 dollars. Have her call a local hospital and ask about medical paying assistance or what is available. They will probably put her on social services and you won't have to pay for anything. They cannot refuse to treat her because she isn't a citizen.
2007-10-23 16:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by ladydi171 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i used to live there its way more they will accept ur wife if her water brokes but they will let u finance it and u have to pay monthly payment ...even if u return to ur country they will sennd you the bills........by mail to ur address there
2007-10-23 17:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋