| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Drop-off zone |
| Patients can be dropped off at the Patient Drop-off Zone where they will be met by a doorman and shown to reception. Wheelchairs are available for patients who cannot walk. Parking in the drop-off zone is strictly prohibited but the vehicle may remain stationary in the drop-off zone whilst a wheelchair is being arranged. Once the patient has disembarked, drive away immediately. |
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| Parking |
| Secure, 24-hour parking is available at the two parking lots situated to the east and west of the hospital in Pine Avenue for a nominal fee. Parking is at own risk. |
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| Private, Medical Aid or WCA patient? |
| Arwyp is a private hospital providing a medical service to its patients at a fee. Whilst the fee due to the hospital is primarily the responsibility of the patient, payment terms and conditions depend on whether the patient will be fully responsible for the account, i.e. a private patient, or whether the patient is a valid member of a medical aid, in which case the medical aid could assist with payment as per its rules and regulations. Payments for services rendered could also be covered by third parties such as Travel Insurance, Insurance, Hospital Plan, Worker's Compensation Act, etc. It is therefore important that the patient is aware of all the facts prior to admission. |
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| What do I need to do if I am a Medical Aid patient? |
Hospital tariffs are charged according to a scale of benefits. Some medical aid funds require their members to pay a co-payment.
Please be aware of this so that payment thereof can be made by you on admission. Arrange with your medical aid for a medical aid authorisation
number regarding your hospitalsation. This may take some time so ensure that you initiate the procedure well in advance. Admission without authorisation can have serious financial implications. |
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| Questions to ask the medical aid when phoning to obtain an authorisation number (This is the responsibility of the patient) |
- What costs will be covered?
- What length of stay is covered?
- Which maximum benefits or exclusions will be applicable and
- What benefit restrictions regarding prosthesis and instrumentation apply?
- Whether a motivational letter is required by them for the particular procedure you are about to undergo. This letter must be obtained from your doctor, prior to admission. If you are experiencing any problem with your medical aid regarding the authorisation number, tariff codes or costs, please contact the Arwyp Medical Centre admissions supervisor on 011 922 1251.
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| What do I need to do if I am a Private patient? |
| Before admission private patients must discuss the total estimated cost of the hospital stay with their doctor and the Arwyp Medical Centre Accounts Department on 011 922 1351. You will be expected to pay this full amount on arrival at the hospital. It is therefore advisable that you follow the admission-inadvance procedure as set out below to ensure that all admission and payment requirements are met in advance. |
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| Once admitted, an update of your account will be communicated to you on a daily basis. Should a shortfall occur, you will be required to settle this when being discharged from the hospital. The hospital account does not include any other incurred costs e.g. for services rendered by your doctor, anaesthetist, radiologist, pathologist etc. Please contact the hospital regarding advance payments prior to your admission. |