Fees and Charges
Privately Insured Patients
North Lakes Day Hospital will run an eligibility check with your health fund two working days prior to your surgery. It is your responsibility to understand the type and level of cover you have and to contact your health fund to ensure that you are covered for the booked procedure.
- If there are any gaps, co-payments or excesses, we will contact you to advise you of the outstanding amount, and this will need to be paid on the day of your procedure.
- This payment is what you have agreed with your health fund; we have no control over these costs and whether they will arise.
If North Lakes Day Hospital has an agreement with your health fund, the balance of the account is sent directly to the health fund on your behalf.
Please note: Other accounts such as your treating doctor, anaesthetist and pathology will be billed separately by the practice concerned.
FAQ’S
Q. What is an excess?
Q. What is a co-payment?
Q. What is an OOP (out of pocket expense)?
A. This expense is the sum of money left over after your health fund has covered a portion of your bill. Talk to your health fund provider to see if they offer policies that reduce/cover your gaps.
Uninsured Patients
Patients without private health insurance are welcome at North Lakes Day Hospital. You will be provided with a fee estimate prior to surgery.
All fees outstanding must be paid to North Lakes Day Hospital on the day of admission.
Payment Method
Our preferred method of payment is by Eftpos or credit card, we also accept cash and cheque.
Please note: we do not accept Amex or Diners.
DVA Gold or White Card, Australian Defence Fund (ADF)
North Lakes Day Hospital is able to provide day procedure services to entitled persons without the need for your Doctor to obtain prior financial authorisation. All accounts are sent directly to the Dept of Veteran’s Affairs.
