Is the hospital that important for labor and delivery?

Grace2016

I have a "Cadillac insurance" and I can to any hospital and provider for my labor and delivery. I'm currently leaning towards Rush but they are expensive. I am 7 months pregnant and have been seeing a rush doctor and will be delivering there. However I know that there are much cheaper hospitals and providers my question is it worth it to go to a smaller hospital that is not "top notch" to save money?

tslmom87

I really think it's all about preference. At 7 months I wouldn't want to change providers though.

Grace2016

What would the problem br by changing provider this far into the pregnancy?

Grace2016

I currently have a ppo plan if I switch to an hmo plan for January (baby is due February 2016) the pros of switching from a ppo to an hmo is I will have close two thousand dollars. The cons is that woth an hmo even tho I will be saving alot of money I will not be able to see my provider or hospital that I am currently in which is Rush because they do not accept hmo plans. I guess I'm just asking for some feedback is the change worth it to save the money?

amiller386

I'm a medical biller and a lot of physicians don't accept HMO plans so be careful about switching.

I don't think it would really matter where you deliver. It's all the same. I went to Northwestern and had a really good experience.

Sarcasm101

I would rather be at a "top-notch" hospital in case anything goes wrong. That is more important to me than saving $250.

tslmom87

I suck at checking where I post! I will say I would rather have top notch care than saving money. I guess with switching I'd worry about some providers not accepting my insurance or them not wanting to take me that late in the game.

anng23

Illinois Masonic takes HMO insurance and I have been so happy with my care so far. I see Dr Heraty and she is great- had an overnight stay for some complications as well and all went well.