Has Anyone Given Birth at Arlington Memorial Hospital Within the Last Year?

Arlington Memorial is on Randol Mill & Cooper, not Mayfield & Matlock (That's Medical Center of Arlington.) I gave birth at MCA & they did not require a deposit, although my deductible had already been met. I got the bills the next month.

Thats really strange! I just gave birth there about 7 mo ago. I didn't have pay anything before delivery. I got a bill in the mail the following month (along with 10 other bills!!!!)
I had a really good experience there. I didn't have any student nurses/dr. I had two great nurses (i was admitted at 11am, got a new nurse at 6pm) I wasn't too thrilled with the night nurses, but you don't see them much- or remember them coming in 4x a night!
Congrats and good luck

ok- I will add my 2 cents in too. I had my baby at Arlington Memorial about 1 1/2 yr ago. We did had insurance but we had a $500 deductable. Upon registration at the hospital in the billing department they said I could pay all at once or 3 installments 1 each month. That was much easier. But are baby came almost 2 mo early. I didn't have any problem at the hospital. We received a bill for the last payment after we got out. They seem to work with you, and nothing was said during my stay. We just went right in to have the baby by c-sectoin and the staff was very friendly, and let my 2 yr old come see me.

I have not given birth in the last year, but also received the same letter when my daughter was born in July 2005. We went ahead and paid because of the flex spending option that we had. All we received after we went home was an intemized bill. We actually got some of our money back, because they had over esitmated. I suppose that you could wait to pay it. I don't see how they could refuse you when you walk in there in labor. I know that I did not give you much info, but I hope it helped.

H. G.

Why do they not hire nurses who are intelligent and good natured? I had prepaid for everything, but they treated me like an unwanted person. I was to breast feed and can still remember how hungry and starved I felt. I arrived at the hospital at 10:00 Sunday and they told me that I was no where near ready to deliver and they sent me home, I went back to the hospital and had my son at 2:00 PM on that same day. I did not have the opportunity to eat anything all that day as I was wide awake and really hungry.

I remember my husband had to work and no one was there to remind the nurses to check on me. They sent a salad in the next day which I nearly choked on the lettuce. I really needed to eat especially in order to breast feed and I am a thin person, I guess that's why they thought I was not ready to deliver because I was thin and because I had failed to complain about the pain or labor even though it existed. No one offered me any snacks my two days I was there. They would not allow me to breast feed when I wanted to and my child was starving. They did not give him anything for nourishment because he was to breast feed. I didn't know at the time, I should have told them he was not breast feeding and they would have at least fed him something.

I too had natural birth. I would not recommend my experience to anyone. I could not seem to relax or breathe properly as taught in the Lamaze class for the important event as I was really nervous about the staff.

The staff seem to have no interpersonal skills or bedside manner and they were rude when they said that my husband and I needed to be serious. They sent a volunteer in once and she did not know very much. This was the saddest time in my life. I even cry to this day over all that happened and didn't happen.

BTW a social worker came in to question me about my state of mind. Let me tell you what, it was no picnic producing a full term baby and then be treated like dirt.

The little hispanic lady did a messy job when she punctured my child's foot several times making him bleed and cry to test him for PKU. I wanted to get out of that hospital before me or my child died.

In conclusion, my son has more than made up for their insensitive nature. I have the best son that one could ask for. The staff I encountered in the maternity ward at that time should be ashamed of themselves for not comforting their patients. Even though, my doctor was excellent which helped to make up for the nurses' insufficient attitudes and skills.

Sadly, I don't think this is that off the mark anymore. Most hospitals want prepayment or payment when services are rendered these days. When I gave birth down the road at Med Ctr Arl, they pushed me to the billing center in my wheelchair on the way to the car and wanted payment right then. How tacky is that???
BTW, I gave birth at Arl Mem the first time. I wasn't thrilled with all the student nurses around me (3 at delivery, 2 reg nurses and my ob). So if that makes you uncomfortable, be sure to tell them first thing.

I had all four of my babies there! I did pay 200.00 deductable before I gave birth but I think it was worth it! Then I don't have the stress afterwards and The hospital is well worth it! I loved every Nurse and doctor I had there!

All four babies and myself were well taken care of!

K.

I gave birth to twins 2 years ago.at Arlington memorial Hospital.Are you talking about the one on Mayfield and Matlock??? if so I had no insurance at the time I registered. I was scheduled for a c-section and yes they wanted part of the money up front. This hospital has a very good labor and delivery I did not pay anything before I had my twins. If you register and go when you are ready they can not turn you away. You will be billed however after the baby comes. I know they make it seem as though your putting a down payment on a car. It sounds terrible.I would just go and have your baby then let them bill you.Good-luck and congrats.The nurses are great.

I'm wondering why this is not something they bill to your insurance company? Unless it's because ins. companies won't pay for services until they are rendered. I'd call your ins. co and talk with them about the situation. They should be able to give you some guidance. I gave birth in FL years ago and we were military so it cost us $12 because we requested a private room - everything else was paid for by the ins. company after the birth.

What happens if you end up not giving birth there? I mean, kids do come early and if you are somewhere else when the baby is ready to come, do they give you a refund on this deposit?

Please keep us posted as this is definitely info mom's need to know.

Thanks
C.