Overseas Patients
Fees and charges for overseas visitors and students
In Australia, overseas visitors and students are required to pay for the cost of their care. The fees and charges below apply to each overseas visitor or student attending Armadale Hospital, Bentley Hospital, Kalamunda Hospital or Royal Perth Hospital for treatment and/or surgery who does not have a valid Medicare Card and holds a non-Australian passport.
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Emergency Department visit |
From $524* - $2,655 Emergency Department visit *Minimum payment/deposit required |
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Inpatient – same day |
$3,258 |
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Inpatient – overnight |
$3417 |
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Radiology |
Outpatient and emergency- From $397 Inpatient - various fees |
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Pathology |
Outpatient and emergency – various fees |
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Prostheses |
Various fees |
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Outpatient / Telephone Consult |
From $397 |
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Pharmaceuticals |
Medication is non-subsidised for overseas ineligible patients and is charged at cost (plus dispensing and handling fees) for medication supplied at same day, discharge and outpatients. Charges may apply for inpatient high cost medications. RHCA patients are charged at cost for non-PBS medications and up to $25.00 (plus dispensing and handling fees) for PBS medications supplied at same day, discharge and outpatients. |
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Clinician fees, medical and surgical treatment |
Medical practitioners charge at 100 per cent of the applicable item in the Australian Medical Association list of medical services |
Overseas visitors or students must present a passport, insurance details and a valid credit card. Please note if you are admitted as an inpatient, the hospital will charge a deposit payment for the cost of your care.
Please note out-of-pocket expenses may still apply for overseas visitors who have insurance as your insurance may not cover all your hospital fees. It is your responsibility to follow this up with your insurer. For inpatient enquiries, please contact the Patient Liaison Officer on 9391 2087 / 0438 954 073 or email ahs.cplo@health.wa.gov.au. For all other billing, invoices and payment enquiries, please contact EMHS Accounts Receivable directly. Email EMHS.AR.General@health.wa.gov.au, phone: 1300 715 588 or post to PO Box 8529, Perth WA 6849.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA)
The RHCA covers the cost of essential medical treatment when visitors from the following countries come to Australia: The United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Slovenia. Patients from Italy and Malta are only covered during the first six months upon arrival to Australia. Patients will be billed until we have received a copy of their passport and confirmed RHCA eligibility.
Notifiable Infectious Diseases
Treatment for certain notifiable infectious diseases is provided at no charge. Any other treatment for non notifiable pathology/illness is chargeable.
Alternative options for healthcare in WA
If you require more affordable options for non-urgent care please contact a GP clinic. The Australian governments’ Healthdirect website www.healthdirect.gov.au/ provides details of your closest GP, alternatively you can call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. If you are unsure whether your condition is critical please stay in the Emergency Department to be assessed by a doctor.
Overseas patients - frequently asked questions
I am visiting from overseas, do I have to pay for my care?
Overseas visitors to Australia are required to pay for their treatment costs in hospital. The only exemption to this occurs when: • You are from a country where Australia has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (see question below). • You have insurance which will cover the full cost of your care. • You have been declared by the Commonwealth Minister of Health to be eligible for Medicare.
How much will I be charged?
Information outlining the fees and charges is on the reverse side of this flyer.
I am not sure if I can afford my treatment, what should I do?
If you require urgent or emergency care it is very important that you remain in the hospital to be assessed by a Clinician. We understand treatment costs can be expensive; an Overseas Patient Liaison Officer is available to discuss payment options with you. If your care is non-urgent and non-critical alternative cheaper health care options may be available. The Australian governments’ Healthdirect website www.healthdirect.gov.au/ provides details of your closest GP or alternatively you can call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
How much of my treatment costs will be covered by my insurance?
Some insurers may not cover all your treatment costs. Please check with your insurer to determine whether you will be charged an out-of-pocket expense.
When will I get my bills?
We will aim to get the bills to you as soon as possible. We are able to take part payment when you are discharged from hospital; however, this may not cover the entire cost of your treatment and you may receive follow up bills.
How can I pay for my care?
Our Patient Liaison Officers can take payment via cash, cheque or EFTPOS during your visit to the Emergency Department or stay in hospital. Alternatively, payment options will be outlined when you receive your bill.
Will I have to fill out lots of paperwork?
You will have a minimal amount of paperwork to complete whilst in hospital. You may receive some invoices after discharge from hospital which you will need to send to your insurer or provide payment yourself. Any invoice you receive will include contacts to call if you need help filling in your paperwork for insurance claims.
Downloads
Estimated maternity costs for Overseas Student at Armadale Hospital
Estimated maternity costs for Overseas Visitors at Armadale Health Services