FAQ

HOW CAN YOU GET IN TOUCH?

GENERAL CONTACT DETAILS

PRE-ADMISSION & COUNSELLING SERVICES (PACS) DESK CONTACT DETAILS

BILLING DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS

QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK OR CONCERNS

VISTING HOURS

BEFORE YOUR VISIT / PRE-ADMISSION / COST ESTIMATES

How do I book an appointment, and how long might I wait to be seen?

How can the Pre-Admission & Counselling Services (PACS) Desk help me obtain a cost estimate and prepare for my admission?

What can I expect when I visit the Pre-Admission & Counselling Services (PACS) Desk, and what should I bring?

Can a family member or caregiver accompany me when I visit the Pre-Admission & Counselling Services (PACS) Desk?

Do I pay for counselling services at the Pre-Admission & Counselling Services Desk?

How quickly can I expect to receive my cost estimate?

What information is included in my cost estimate?

Can my final bill differ from my cost estimate, and why?

Can I receive an approximate cost range before my formal estimate is prepared?

Should I continue taking my usual medications or vitamins before surgery?

Why might my treatment costs differ from those of another patient undergoing a similar procedure?

What is included in my final hospital bill?

Why does private healthcare cost what it does, and how are prices determined at C-Care?

INSURANCE & PAYMENT

Will the cost of my treatment differ depending on whether I am self-paying or insured?

Will my doctor's fees differ depending on whether I am self-paying or insured?

What is a GOP letter (Guarantee of Payment), and how does it work?

My insurer approved a GOP. Why did I still have a balance to pay at discharge?

How does C-Care work with insurance companies?

Which insurance providers and plans do you accept?

Who communicates with my insurer on my behalf once I am admitted?

Do I need to contact my insurer before admission?

What happens if I require urgent treatment or surgery that was not part of my initial diagnosis?

Are financial assistance options available if I face difficulties paying my bill?

What payment methods are accepted at C-Care?

BILLING & TRANSPARENCY

What is the difference between fee-for-service billing and package billing?

How can I understand the charges on my itemized bill?

What is a package?

How can I be sure that the items listed on my bill were actually used for my care?

How does C-Care ensure that bills are accurate and transparent?

Why might consumables or medical materials appear separately on my bill?

Why might my bill be revised after being discharged?

What should I do if I believe there is an error on my bill?

Who can I contact if I have questions about my bill or charges?

If a billing error is confirmed, how long does it take to issue a refund or reimbursement?

If I am transferred between C-Care facilities during my admission, how will my billing be managed?

Who determines doctors' fees: the doctor or the hospital?

YOUR CARE & TREATMENT

What should I do if I am not fully confident about my diagnosis or treatment plan?

Can I request a second medical opinion?

Who decides which tests, scans, or treatments I need?

Are doctors paid more if they prescribe additional laboratory tests or imaging examinations?

Why do consultation fees vary between general practitioners and specialists?

My doctor practices at more than one hospital. Does that affect my care or my bill at C-Care?

What happens if my condition changes and I require a higher level of care, such as HDU or ICU?

How can I obtain a copy of my medical records or test results?

PATIENT RIGHTS, QUALITY & SAFETY

What are my rights as a patient at C-Care?

How does C-Care ensure patient safety and quality of care?

How can I share feedback, raise concerns, or submit a formal complaint?

How are patient complaints investigated and used to improve our services?

What is the average timeframe for resolving a patient’s complaint?

If billing errors are identified through audits, are affected patients informed?

FAMILY & COMMUNICATION

What are the visiting hours at C-Care hospitals?

How does C-Care communicate with families during a patient's hospitalisation?

Who should family members speak to if they need updates about a loved one's condition?

What happens if a family member disagrees with aspects of a patient's care?

GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY

How often do internal and external audits identify opportunities for improvement?

What measures has C-Care implemented to improve billing transparency and patient understanding?