How self pay works
In most cases, the hospital can provide a fixed price quote for treatment for non-insured patients. This quote is based on the information provided by your Consultant, including the treatment required, expected length of stay, and any additional services needed.
You will be asked to make payment on or before the day of admission. As a self-pay patient, you may be entitled to tax relief, and our staff will be happy to offer further details on this.
For additional information on the level of cover provided by health insurers, please visit the Health Insurance Authority website at www.hia.ie.
Guide to Self Pay
It is often thought that 'going private' is difficult to do – it's not. In fact, it's quite simple to access private hospital care; just follow these steps.
GP visit
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 diagnostic tests and choose to go privately, you will find that the Bon Secours Hospitals 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 short time.
Referral
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. View our list of consultants.
Appointments
When you make an appointment to see a Consultant privately, the fees charged are set by the individual consultant and independently of the hospital. If you require treatment or admission to the hospital, you can choose to remain in the care of your chosen consultant, and a prompt admission will be arranged for you.
Payments and insurance cover
All services 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. Use our check cover tool
Direct appointments
Please note that while most of our services require a GP referral, some can be accessed directly, such as Physiotherapy.
Consultants and prices
If you wish to enquire as to what Consultants work in the Bon Secours Health System 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 is available here on our website.
If you would like to find out more about self-pay prices for particular procedures, please contact:
- Bon Secours Hospital Cork - 021 454 2807
- Bon Secours Hospital Dublin - 01 806 5305
- Bon Secours Hospital Galway - 091 381 900
- Bon Secours Hospital Limerick - 061 490 500
- Bon Secours Hospital Tralee - 066 714 9800
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 that is available with respect to 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.