Why can't the health insurers refuse to pay these charges unless the person receives some sort of private treatment?
I would have thought that collectively they would have the power to make a stand.
Alternatively they should offer plans that don't cover private treatment in a public hospital... the hospital can't claim what you don't have cover for.
I recall several patients have challenged this practice over the years and have contacted their insurance companies to object to the level of charges raised against their stay, i.e. no and type of diagnostics, some carried out 'needlessly' and the type of accommodation. The gist of it was that the insurance company did not seem to care as it's all agreed with the hospitals. The hospitals(Minister) will increase the charges for those who sign if they don't have the appropriate level of sign ups. Maximising revenue has been a key aim of hospitals for decades now. Not saying it's right, just saying it's so.
Why can't the health insurers refuse to pay these charges unless the person receives some sort of private treatment? .....
I was advised by my insurer during a demo/info session in the company that when asked to sign the form you simply tell them you will when you are put into a semi/private ward depending on your cover. Apparently that softens their cough as they usually can't source a private bed for you.
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