How did they ask for you address, phone number, regular doctor, etc? How did they take your co pays? Thanks!
2007-09-16 04:09:17 · 7 answers · asked by orangemars771 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Depending on the nature of the emergency. If you come in in an ambulance, hopefully someone is with you to provide your info - otherwise, they worry about it later.
If you come in such a way that you have the presence of mind to speak for yourself, you're given forms to fill out or someone verbally asks you those questions, and you hand over your insurance card so they can make a copy of it.
As far as taking your copay - it's often done at the time you're sent home, i.e. "checkout", or if it's a minor emergency - like some ERs have "fast track" for urgent stuff, they do it then.
2007-09-16 05:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to carry the little plastic card from the insurance company (with your policy name and number) so that you can give them this info. If you arrive unconscious, they go in your wallet and look at your driver's license (with your name and address) so that they can contact your family. Either way, you can have them bill you later for the copay; you do not have to have the cash with you.
2007-09-16 14:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The business office in the ER will take your card info and ask you for your co-pays. Again that is if your visit is not life threatening.
I suggest that everyone with health insurance visit your urgent care facility if your condition is not life threatening. You will be in and out in less than 2 hours with minimal co-pays.
2007-09-16 11:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by John m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've been to the emergency room. The first thing they want is your insurance card. Then they will know how much services they can provide. You will likely need to pay a co-pay right then. It depends on what insurance you have really.
2007-09-16 11:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by Robert J 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Um, I've been several times. They ASK me for the information, and I give it to them. They photocopy my insurance card and my driver's license. They take my copays with a personal check, debit card, or credit card.
2007-09-16 13:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Robert J said ... if you are in trauma they will get it later ... even better if you are an illegal then they don't require anything to treat you .... law requires any hospital that receives county funding to treat patients no matter ability to pay including illegals ... everyone gets health care in the US
2007-09-16 11:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
through medical reports
2007-09-16 15:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by john a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋