If You Have Insurance
Floating Hospital for Children will collect your health insurance information before your child’s scheduled admission. We may request a deposit before admission if your insurance does not cover all charges.
If your child is covered by health insurance, we will submit a claim to the insurance carrier on your behalf. This saves you the time and inconvenience of preparing and filing a claim.
With certain exceptions, Floating Hospital will not bill you directly for charges incurred during your child’s hospitalization until after your insurance carrier has paid its share, or as occasionally happens, payment is denied.
In addition to the bill from Floating Hospital, you may receive separate statements from one or more physician groups within the hospital depending on the type of insurance you have.
If you are a member of a managed care plan (e.g., Tufts Associated Health Plan, HMO Blue, Mass Health, or Neighborhood Health Plan) your plan may require that services be authorized by your child’s pediatrician or by the plan.
If your child is admitted as an observation patient, your bill will be processed as an outpatient visit in accordance with the reimbursement guidelines of your managed care plan.
If You Need a Referral
You may need a referral authorization in order for your child to receive services at Floating Hospital. You may also be responsible for a co-payment, or for some follow-up services. Please make sure you are aware of these requirements.
If You Are Uninsured
If you do not have health insurance, Floating Hospital for Children will bill you directly.
If paying the bill presents a serious financial hardship, please call our financial counselors at 617-636-6006. The counselors will try to assist you with the resolution of your bill.
Questions?
If you have questions, please call your plan or your pediatrician.