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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Blood Transfusions and Donations

  If you are scheduled for elective surgery, you may be eligible to donate blood in advance for yourself through the hospital’s Autologous Blood Program. You may also have someone donate blood on your behalf through our Designated Donor Blood Program. For more information, call 40151008 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dial Ext. 1008 when calling from within the hospital.

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• Prior to Admission

  The hospital’s staff may contact you before your admission to obtain necessary information such as current insurance subscriber name, certificate number, effective date of plan, policy number and company name. The staff may also notify you about any of the estimated charges for which you are responsible.

  You will be informed of any payment you should bring with you to the hospital to cover such costs as co-payments, deductibles. These out-of-pocket costs to you are usually collected at the time of discharge. The amount of your payment will depend upon the type of health insurance you have. It is also imperative that you bring your insurance cards or any other medical insurance papers with you when you are admitted.

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