Fees and Payment
Options
Welcome to the Birth and Women's
Health
Center.
It
is our intention to provide you with a safe and loving haven for
your prenatal care and birth. In an effort to give you the
best possible experience and care, our staff is available to
explain our financial policies and agreements, and to assist you
in understanding your insurance benefits. However, please be
aware that it is ultimately your responsibility to determine
your coverage.
If you do not have insurance, or if it does
not provide you with 100% coverage, please meet with our OB Case
Manager to discuss payment plan options. If you do
not have insurance, you may be eligible for
Arizona's program
for maternity care: Baby Arizona (SOBRA). We can
provide you assistance with the application .
A Reduced Fee Program may
be an option for people who are uninsured and cannot afford
care. Costs are based on income of the entire family
and an application process is required.
** Please note: No discounts can be applied for patients who are
covered by any insurance plan. **
Self Pay:
Billing for the self pay (uninsured) patient is separated in two
parts, “Prenatal Care” and “Facility Fee”.
The total combined cost is $5,450.
Please be aware that there may be additional costs
depending on procedures, lab tests, or transfer of care to
another provider.
The fees must be paid by the 34th week of gestation.
The fees may be prorated in to monthly payments.
**The
prices stated in this publication are subject to change and are
not a guarantee.
Your fees will be based on your family’s income and all patients
must have a written contract
to receive services.
Insurance : Please provide us with a completed and signed patient registration form, along with your insurance card. We will bill your insurance company at the
end of your pregnancy. Any fees not covered by your insurance company will be your responsibility. If your insurance coverage changes, please inform the front office immediately.
Financial Agreement :
For patients covered by medical insurance you are responsible to
pay your co-pay at your first visit. We recommend that you
verify your covered benefits and be aware of deductibles and
co-insurance. For Self Pay patients payments are to be made monthly, with total payment due
four weeks prior to your due date. If you are unable to meet your payment schedule, please talk with
the OB Case Manager.
I. Midwifery
Care Package -- All prenatal care and birth with a midwife:
$3,000
The following is a breakdown
of costs. The Prenatal Care portion covers the Birth Center
Midwives’ care during your pregnancy and additionally covers the
following services:
·
All prenatal visits and/or
Centering group care
·
Midwife attendance at vaginal
birth
·
Sonogram(s) as medically
necessary
·
Standard Lab tests
·
Childbirth Choices Class
·
Postpartum midwife visits at
TMC if needed
·
Six-week postpartum visit with
midwife without
PAP or contraception
·
Newborn
exam by an El Rio Provider and baby's 2 week check-up
scheduled at an El Rio site
·
Routine
evaluation dental visit at El Rio Dental - Optional to Patient
B. Clinical services that cost extra. You will receive a separate bill from the provider of these services (obstetrician, anesthesiologist, hospital, pediatrician):
• NST with an Amniotic Fluid Index
• Additional labs needed on an
individual basis
• Prenatal TMC Admission
• Transfer to
Tucson
Medical
Center in
labor
• Epidural
• Forceps, Vacuum, or C-section
delivery by a physician
• MD care beyond consultation
• Rhogam
** If you transfer to TMC during labor and require physician assistance, BWHC will give you a partial refund of your prepaid facility payment.
You will be billed directly by TMC or Obstetrix for
physician and hospital services.
C. Education fees
• BWHC charges a $75 fee for educational materials and snacks associated with centering classes, the childbirth education series, and any other educational programs you wish to attend during your care.
• If you have had a baby at the Birth Center in the past, the fee is reduced to $25.
• If you elect to attend childbirth education elsewhere, the fee is waived.
• All education fees must be paid at the 28-week visit.
II. FACILITY FEES AT THE BIRTH CENTER
A. For Birth: $2,450
• Labor attendance and birth
• Hydrotherapy (Use of Birth Tub)
• Medications
• Postpartum care
• Newborn care and lab work for blood typing
• Optional Doula "Tuck-In" Service
provided by Heartsounds Mother & Baby Post-Partum Care
• 1-2 Postpartum visits with an RN
B. For Labor Evaluation: $150
C. Partial Care at Birth Center with mid-labor transfer to TMC: $500
Financial Disclaimer
**** Please note:
No discounts can be applied for patients who are covered by
any insurance plan . ****
Listed prices are subject to change and are NOT a guarantee.
Your fees will be based on your family’s income and all
uninsured patients must have a written contract
to receive services.