A guide to Self Pay
It is often thought that 'going private' is difficult to do – its not. In fact it's quite simple to access private hospital care, just follow these steps.
- The first thing to do is to go and see your GP. They will be able to give you advice and most importantly help you make an informed choice on what is best for you and what is best to meet your specific needs. If you need tests or maybe x-rays and you choose to go privately, you will find that the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin will be able to carry out such tests promptly and at a time that is convenient to you. If you need any information on costs, we are here to assist you. The results of any tests will be sent directly back to your GP in a very short time.
- If you need to see a Bon Secours Hospital Consultant/Specialist and wish to go privately, your GP will be able to refer you. If you have a particular Consultant in mind – perhaps one who has treated you before, or has been recommended to you, then tell your GP. Many people choose private treatment in order to guarantee prompt access to a Consultant and if required, a hospital bed. A list of our consultant team is available here
- When you make an appointment to see a Consultant privately, you should not have to wait too long for your appointment and very often you will be seen by your Consultant in a few weeks. Private consultations range in cost from €160 - €250, depending on the specialist. The fees charged are set by the individual consultant and independently of the hospital. If you require treatment or admission to the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, you can choose to remain in the care of your chosen Consultant and a prompt admission to the Hospital will be arranged for you.
- All services at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin are available to patients with health insurance, on a self paying basis, or a combination of both. We have many patients who opt to pay for some or all of their treatment and we have payment plans that can be tailored to suit your needs. Our experienced staff are available to discuss your personal circumstances and give you specific advice relevant to your health insurance cover. We have also recently developed an insurance cover tool on our website. A link to the tool is available in orange on the top right hand corner of each page on the website.
- Please note that whilst the majority of our services require a GP referral, some can be accessed directly including Physiotherapy ( 01) 8065339) and Nutrition and Dietetics Departments (01 806 5488).
Further information
If you wish to enquire as to what Consultants work in the Bon Secours Hospital and what their specialties are, we are very happy to provide you with this information and assist in any way that we can – a list of our consultants are available here on our website.
If you would like to find out more about self pay prices for particular procedures, please contact 01 806 5351 . We are also available to discuss funding options, for example if you have no health insurance, if you are under insured or if you are still serving waiting periods.
Tax relief on medical expenses
Many people overlook the tax claim which is available in respect of medical expenses. You must keep receipts for all medical expenses incurred during the year. Any refunds from insurance companies or Health boards etc must be deducted from the expenses incurred before you get your tax relief. For further information, check the Revenue website here
