Billing Procedures and Insurance Information
 Prior
to your hospital visit, you should confirm that your insurance plan
is accepted at The Miriam Hospital. We participate in most major
insurance plans. If you have any questions about which insurance
plans The Miriam Hospital accepts, please call our financial counselors
at 401-444-6966 or toll-free at 1-800-884-6966.
You should know which charges your insurance company will pay and
which ones will be your responsibility. Examples of services you
should confirm are covered by your plan include:
- Routine physicals and examinations
- Screening tests for age-related illnesses or for inherited diseases
when symptoms are not present
- Tests to rule out potential problems when no symptoms are present
- Testing or treatment of chronic diseases
- Experimental treatments and testing
- Cosmetic surgery
If you are having elective surgery, we will contact you in advance
to arrange for payment prior to your surgery. In cases involving
worker's compensation, you should talk to your employer to determine
your financial responsibility.
It is important that you are aware of any restrictions and/or regulations
in your health insurance policy. Typically, prior approval is needed
before you can be referred to a specialist or admitted to a hospital.
You should check with your insurance company to see if they
require any of the following:
- Second surgical opinion before you can undergo surgery
- Notification within 24 hours if admitted to a hospital on an
emergency basis
- Any other limitations or regulations requiring approval forms,
etc.
If your insurance company has such regulations, please follow your
insurer's instructions and obtain the necessary approvals. If you
have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, please contact
your insurance company or speak with one of our financial counselors.
Frequently asked questions
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