Name of the insurance company 2. Policy number 3. Policyholder's name 4. It is necessary also that you assign benefits of the insurance policy to the hospital unless you plan to pay your bill in full upon discharge. This is necessary so that we may confirm and determine the amount of your bill to be paid by the insurance company.
Most insurance is written today limiting liability of the company only to the direct costs involved.
If you are covered by Federal Medicare Hospitalization Insurance, you should present your identification card at the time of your admission. The patient service representative will explain the amounts you are required to pay toward the cost of your care and make the necessary authorizations. There are items or services for which additional charges must be made. For example, oxygen, drugs, operating room, laboratory tests, X-rays, obstetrical services and other special diagnostic and therapeutic services. Finance Charges Finance charges are assessed on all accounts that have unpaid balances 30 days following discharge.