Hospital account

Your Health Fund
If you are a member of a health fund it is important prior to your admission to check with them regarding the following:

• That your level of Health Fund Cover adequately covers the cost of the procedure andaccommodation outlined in the Pre-Admission Form (eg: in the case of postnatal patients, that your new born baby is covered).
• If an excess is payable for this admission. It would need to be paid prior to your procedure
• If you have been a member of your Health Fund for less than 12 months your fund may not accept liability for the costs of this admission eg. if your condition or any symptoms of your condition existed prior to your joining. If there is a question regarding pre-existing symptoms your health fund has the option to obtain details in this regard from your GP or specialist.

Pharmacy and pathology, imaging and x-ray may attract an additional charge. STD telephone calls
and Sundry item charges are payable on discharge. Please note that your obstetrician, paediatrician,
anaesthetist, allied health practitioner’s fees will be billed separately by the practitioner.

Payment Options
Private patients – the portion of your estimated hospital account not covered by your health fund, eg an excess, must be paid on or prior to admission. We do suggest that you pay this 1 month prior to your due date to ensure there are no delays when you arrive at the hospital.

Uninsured patients – total payment (aside from any ancillary charges) must be made on or prior to admission. Your admission may be refused if payment is not complete.

Other costs which may be incurred during your stay are payable on discharge. Please bring provision for payment of these fees on admission to hospital.

Payment can be made by cash, personal cheque (up to $1000), bank cheque, credit card (except Diners and American Express) or eftpos (please check your daily withdrawal limits)