hi guys,
Can anyone explain to me all the differences between private and semi-private maternity care and how the costs then differ? We currently have VHI Plan B.
Currently what I understand is:
Accommodation
With private you will (if possible) get your own room in a hospital and with semi-private you share a two/four bed room. In a public hospital all the room costs are covered.
Clinics/Obstetrician
Private - you book your own OB and then get appointments with him at appointed specific times for the course of your pregnancy. He will conduct all scans. He will also be in attendance at the birth. The cost is anywhere up to 3000 (including his attendance at the birth) and under our insurance policy (VHI Plan B) none of this cost is covered.
Semi private - dont really understand at all how this works or what it costs?
Others
As far as I understand things like epidural, anaesthetist fees and doctor's delivery fee are all covered under Plan B for both private and semi-private
All advice appreciated.
Warren
Can anyone explain to me all the differences between private and semi-private maternity care and how the costs then differ? We currently have VHI Plan B.
Currently what I understand is:
Accommodation
With private you will (if possible) get your own room in a hospital and with semi-private you share a two/four bed room. In a public hospital all the room costs are covered.
Clinics/Obstetrician
Private - you book your own OB and then get appointments with him at appointed specific times for the course of your pregnancy. He will conduct all scans. He will also be in attendance at the birth. The cost is anywhere up to 3000 (including his attendance at the birth) and under our insurance policy (VHI Plan B) none of this cost is covered.
Semi private - dont really understand at all how this works or what it costs?
Others
As far as I understand things like epidural, anaesthetist fees and doctor's delivery fee are all covered under Plan B for both private and semi-private
All advice appreciated.
Warren