Insurance & Medical Costs
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Is Boulder Community Hospital and Boulder Foothills Hosptial the Same Thing??
Asked by T.K. from Denver
on April 7, 2008
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I am confused?? Our insurance BCBS Anthem says it covers us at Boulder Community Hospital. I went to the hospitals website and if you click under medical services, u...
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- yes, they are the same. One is the foothils campus (where all the maternity doc's are (and great pediatrician options too) and where you would deliver. The mapleto...
- Yup, they're the same. Also, Boulder Women's Care is fantastic, and this fall they added a Midwife option to their practice. I delivered my first baby with BWC, and ...
- Both hospitals are Boulder Community. There are just 2 separate locations. The Foothills campus is beautiful and a great place to have a baby. Congratulations!
Baby Number two/Costs
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on January 29, 2012
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So, here we go. My husband and I were talking about whether we have officially decided that our daughter is going to be an only child. This is where it gets crazy. My ...
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- Another option we considered is self pay. Most doctors and hospitals are willing to work with you. And they offer discounts for self pay - around here I think it was...
- I can think of a couple places off hand that offer insurance to part time employees, Kohl's is one of them (the other is a local food chain). You could work there for...
- My son-in-law bought some sort of maternity insurance. It was a separate policy and cheaper than regular insurance. If you are interested, e-mail me and I'll get you...
To Stay or to Leave?!?!?!
Asked by H.C. from Salt Lake City
on December 1, 2010
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Hey mommy's im in need of some help...i am currently 25 weeks prego and in much stress about where i will be having my 1st time child. I currently live in Utah where i...
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- I apologize if this sounds rude. I'm not sure you're aware Medicaid is a socialist health care program funded by the American taxpayers (like me for example and most ...
- Hi, Congrats on your pregnancy! There is a insurance called pregnancy or maternity insurance- it is just for pregnancy and delivery- I would look into that. You can...
- Be wise and stay with your husband. When my son was born, my insurance didn't cover any expenses for the baby. So I was left with bills totally over 6,000. I just reac...
Pregnant, Have Toddler, and Possibly Moving to Boston; Need Advice
Asked by M.A. from Boston
on September 6, 2010
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Hi mamas - I have a 2-year old son and am pregnant with #2 (knock on wood - just at 11 weeks)...we are considering a move to the Boston area (Belmont, Arlington) becau...
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- I'm in Natick and delivered both my children at Newton Wellesley Hospital. I can't say enough good things about the doctors and nurses there! They were very supporti...
- I live in Arlington and have for 4 years now. I met my husband here actually, in 1997, when we were both teaching in the Arlington schools. I now teach in the Bedfor...
- I am also a West coast transplant and although I don't love the weather in the winter, I can't see raising my son anywhere else. I live in Woburn but I work in a Real...
Advice
Asked by A.S. from Las Vegas
on August 2, 2006
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I just found out I am pregnant, and that is great, Ive been trying to get pregnant for about 6 months now. The problem is I dont have any insurance.
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- Anybody who is pregnant can get insurance through the welfare office... I think if you go to planned parenthood or call they can tell you what you need to do. Trust me...
- You automatically qualify for Oregon Health Plan...or insurance in any other state when you are pregnant. Depending on your income, it is free or for a very small fee....
- Have you checked with DHS? You may qualify for the Oregon Health Plan and they will stamp date it for you. I would suggest looking in the blue pages of the phone boo...
Legal Advice
Asked by Z.C. from Los Angeles
on January 21, 2009
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Good Morning, I am seeking some legal advice with a health insurance issue. One month before we had our healthy baby girl we were told by my husband's health insuranc...
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- Not sure about your state, but with many health insurance companies you would have up to 1 year to file a claim to recoop your expenses. However, assuming you win the...
- I'm not sure about the statute of limitations, but 6-month doesn't seem to be that long. I would definitely pursue the matter. While I haven't had this particular is...
- Hi Z.! It is inexcusable that you had to go through your joyous occasion with that ugly issue hanging over your head. We had a very sick baby and I've had my share o...
Opinions on Best Hospitals in DFW to Have a Baby
Asked by E.L. from Dallas
on July 27, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I had my first baby at Dallas Presby. I'm starting to plan my next pregnancy and am thinking about switching ob/gyns and hospitals. I'd love to hear about ...
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- E., I delivered at presby in April of '09 and had a very similar experience. My labor and delivery nurse was awesome. She was an advocate for me when I didn't kno...
- It may be a little further from you, but I highly recommend Baylor Frisco. I live in Richardson but thought it was worth the drive. They have a celebration dinner th...
- I LOVE my ob/gyn and therefore put up with the hospital. I see Dr Mark Godat at Medical City. (His dad delivered my husband and his siblings, and I hear Dr Dad Godat...
Seeking Advice on FMLA
Asked by K.G. from Boston
on June 13, 2007
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Hello
I am looking for info on maternity leave. I am due in August. I work full time and my medical leave starts when I deliver. My company paid leave will not kick...
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- K., You need to familiarize yourself w/the Federal Family & Maternity Leave Act. I know some other moms who have worked for a company which had the same maternity lea...
- that sounds about what it is for everyone.. I didn't know that I had to use my sick time up first (my benefits person didn't know what she was doing at the time). try ...
- Hi K., If your company offered a short- term disability plan that would be great. However, you would have had to sign up for it prior to being pregnant. Do you ha...
Looking for a Caring and Affordable OBGYN
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on July 21, 2008
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Hi! My husband and I are really wanting to to have another child (we have a 3 year old boy) but are very concerned with the cost. See I don't have any maternity covera...
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- I go to Dr. Kettler in Stanley at College Park Family Care Center. I know that he is very understanding and helpful, and they are a Christian based practice. He has he...
- If you have normal healthy pregnancies, what you need is a midwife! Since you are in Olathe, check out Kelly Fritz CNM (certified nurse midwife). If you don't know a...
- I don't know if this still holds true or not, but 10 years ago one of my friends had a baby and received her maternity care at the health dept and then delivered at KU...
Venting.....
Asked by D.M. from Pittsburgh
on April 27, 2007
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I just need to vent a little. I am 31 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I spent so long worrying about maternity leave and money and all that stuff and now everything ...
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- The CHIP program covers pregnant women in addition to children, I believe. Check into it for the healthcare coverage. Their income guidelines are not as stringent as...
- hey, I am not sure about your income level, but welfare has a Healthy Begingings program that covers you while you are prego and then for 6 months after.
- D., I don't know how much money your husband makes but you might be able to qualify for "emergency" medical assistance. I had to have my appendix removed a few years a...
