What are you charged for when giving birth at a hospital?

Question

Do they charge you the regular emergency fee, do they charge you at all? I would of thought something cheap or nothing at all, since it "seems" like many lower class people have a lot of children, they couldn't possibly afford it every time!

Answer 1

as much as possible

Answer 2

well duh it cost a good bit of money, just those trailer trash folks who have fifty kids ussualy skip the bill

Answer 3

Im geussing its depends on your insurance, Ring them and ask them what you are covered for. If you havent any, Get some.

Im not 100% though, Im from the UK.

Answer 4

contact your insurance company also depends if your having a c-section

Answer 5

It depends on your insurance company.  I have a PPO and I had a baby 8 weeks ago.  I owed nothing to the hospital, but I did have a bill from my OB and the anesthesiologist. In total, I owed just under $500.  However, I have friends who have HMO's and did not pay a penny.

Answer 6

you get charged? in britain its free

Answer 7

thank god for the nhs in britain noone worries about the cost of having a baby our medical care is free

Answer 8

It depends on a lot of factors and what your health insurance covers