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December 01, 2011

Hospital room fees - advice!

Just a little heads up, hoping this can help someone!

When I "checked" in at the hospital for my surgery, the registration nurse asked alot of questions, especially about insurance coverage for rooms: semi-private - private. (Ward is free).

At that point, completely forgot to look at my insurance coverage and wasn't sure if they covered semi or private so told her to not give me a room where I would end up payng if they didn't. Unfortunately, she didn't listen and woke up in a semi-private where I later learned that my insurance didn't cover it and ended up paying $500.00.

So please, make it clear before if you don't want to end up with a bill.

Live and learn right? lol

Nathalie


P.S. What I also learned from this is that when I was in her office signing my life away...lol...it's a blur as I was so excited that morning. So what did I sign for a room even if I asked for a ward, NO IDEA! Which is totally my fault and that's why I'm just writing this to help!