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We understand that dealing with insurance companies and policies, and other financial issues, can cause additional stress. Children's Hospital Boston can help you through this process so you can focus on your child, your most important concern at this time.
Understanding your coverage
If your child is being admitted to Children's Hospital Boston and you are not sure of your health insurance benefits, please call the number on the back of your insurance card, and they will give you the details of your plan.
Adding a new child to your insurance
If you are the insurance guarantor (the person financially responsible) for a newborn, you must add your new child's name to your insurance within 30 days of birth.
Elective procedures
All patients electively scheduled will be referred to the Patient Access Center (PAC) for insurance authorization. If we are unable to obtain insurance authorization, your elective admission may be postponed.
Long-term hospitalizations
If your child is in the hospital for more than a calendar month, your child may be entitled to SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Disability. Speak to your social worker for additional insurance opportunities.
International patients
If you are from a country other than the United States, please call Children's International Office at 617-355-5776 or email international.center@childrens.harvard.edu to schedule all inpatient and outpatient appointments.
Billing
You will receive a minimum of four bills after your child's surgery. These will be from your child's:
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