• You must present your Medicare Card
• You will be treated by a team of doctors nominated by the hospital and you will not be charged personally for medical or hospital services (except for the hire of some equipment)
• No guarantee will be given that your procedure will be performed by the doctor of your choice

As a private patient you will have the following benefits:

• You may be able to choose your doctor
• You will have the excess from your private health insurance waived
• Follow-up care in doctors private rooms
• You may have access to a single room if one is available and you have single room health cover.  Clinical need prioritises single rooms over private health insurance.​
• Accounts made easy: we will lodge all of your hospital accounts with Medicare and your health fund on your behalf

For more information about using your private health insurance please contact our Patient Liaison Officers on 02 9463 2264 or email: NSLHD-RNSPLO@health.nsw.gov.au

​You are treated as a private patient if you have your own Private Obstetrician for the birth of your child.
  
If you have private health insurance refer to Private Patients section above.
As a self-insured patient you can claim 75% of the Medicare Benefit Scheduled fee back for medical, pathology and diagnostic charges. All costs incurred for, but not limited to, hospital accommodation, prosthesis or pharmacy are not covered by Medicare. You may also incur other medical costs associated with your admission, for more information please speak with your Obstetrician or the Patient Liaison Office (details below). The fees schedule is as follows:

NSW Health accomodation fees

• Public Hospital (General Shared Ward): $374.00 (per day)
• Public Hospital (Single room): $819.00 (per day)

(Current price as at July 2021 (subject to annual fee increase)

The estimated accommodation fees are required to be paid prior to admission however any additional nights will be billed separately. As a general guide most maternity admissions range between 3 and 5 days. Post discharge you will receive detailed invoices in order to claim monies paid for any items covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, these invoices are eclipsed to Medicare

To discuss Self-insured options and payment further please contact Patient Liaison Office before your first clinic visit.
Phone: 02 9463 2264 or email NSLHD-RNSPLO@health.nsw.gov.au

​If you do not hold eligible private health insurance and would like a choice of doctor you can elect to be a self-funded private patient. You may have access to a single room in our hospital if one is available. Clinical need prioritises single rooms over private health insurance.

As a self-funded private patient you will be responsible for paying the following (but not limited to):
• Accommodation (Shared or Single room rate)
• Diagnostics (Medical Imaging and Pathology)
• Prostheses and Consumables
• Doctors’ Fees

To confirm if you are covered by your health insurance or in case you are required to pay, please contact Patient Liaison Office.

NSW Health accomodation fees

• Public Hospital (General Shared Ward): $374.00 (per day)
• Public Hospital (Single room): $819.00 (per day)

(Current price as at July 2021 (subject to annual fee increase)

To discuss Self-insured options and payment further please contact Patient Liaison Office.
Phone: 02 9463 2264 or email NSLHD-RNSPLO@health.nsw.gov.au

Workers Compensation

If you are admitted under workers compensation then your costs are covered by your insurer. Please bring your claim number and insurance details with you when you come to hospital.

Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

If you are admitted as a result of a motor vehicle claim then please print out and bring with you the relevant form from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority .

Public Liability and Compensation Claims

If you are admitted under a Public Liability or Compensation Claim then bring the contact details of your Solicitor when you come to hospital. 

If you are admitted under a Mesothelioma claim then please bring your 'Letter of approval' from the Dust Diseases Board.

​Reciprocal health care agreements have been negotiated between the Commonwealth of Australia and eleven other countries. These agreements govern access to free or subsidised health care for each country's residents when in the other country.

Countries that have a RHCA with Australia are:

• Belgium
• Finland
• Ireland, Republic of
• Italy
• Malta

• The Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• United Kingdom including:
• England
• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
• Isle of Man
• Channel Isles:
• Jersey
• Guernsey

To be eligible for free or subsidised treatment under a RHCA:

• The person must meet the eligibility requirements specified in the RHCA with their country.

• The treatment must be medically necessary at the time of admission

Patients who may be eligible for reciprocal rights will also need to show a current passport or Reciprocal Health Care Card.

For any enquiries regarding eligibility and applications for a Reciprocal Health Care Card, contact Medicare on 13 20 11.

• Do not hold a valid Medicare Card
• Are not covered under a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement
• Do not have valid private health insurance cover or travel insurance.

Identification

• Passport and Proof of Visa
• Local and overseas residential address, phone numbers and email address
• Health Insurance Policy Details

Presentation to Emergency Department

You will need to pay for services if you are visiting from overseas and there is no reciprocal health care agreement with the country where you are a resident. You will be charged for each medical consultation and if you need to be admitted to hospital, you may receive additional invoices from services if they are used by you e.g. surgeon, anaesthetist, prosthetics, accommodation, physiotherapists, nurses, pathology, diagnostic tests and any equipment used or provided.

The service you receive will be limited to medically necessary care unless you are able to provide one of the following:

• Health Insurance payment guarantee
• Upfront payment for the total fee estimate
• A personal guarantee or a guarantee of payment from an Australian citizen/ permanent resident  whose identity is verifiable
• An agreed payment plan verified with credit card or bank account details

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•  Chinese Traditional
•  Korean
•  Italian
•  Japanese

Presentation through Booked Admissions

If you hold a valid insurance, please contact your insurance at the earliest and notify them of the surgery details. Hospital requires a guarantee of payment from your insurance prior to admission date.

If you are not covered by your insurance or require further information regarding costs, please contact our Patient Liaison Officers

​If you are a Refugee or an Asylum Seeker, you will be subject to condition, you are eligible for free treatment.

You will require to provide supporting documentation confirming your status from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship or from a recognised asylum support agency such as Red Cross or ASAS. If the documentation is not produced you will be billed.

Phone: (02) 9463 2264

Fax: (02) 9463 2079

Email: NSLHD-rnsplo@health.nsw.gov.au