Insurance

For more information about insurance plans or other benefits, please call Patient Financial Services department at 843-689-8214.
Updated 08.2005

Aetna - Tenet Select Employee Plan (HealthScope Benefits-TPA)
BCE Emergis/UP & Up/Admar/ProAmerica/Multiplan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - PAR
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - PPC
Blue Cross of South Carolina - State
Blue Cross of South Carolina - Tricare/Champus
Cigna
CorVel Corporation
Ethix Health Plan/Southcare
First Health
Georgia Healthcare Partnership
Great-West Health Care
Hargray Communications (Kanawha-TPA)
Health Care Savings
Health Payors Organization
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
Medicaid - South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Medcost
Medical Savings Insurance (MSI)
Memorial Health Partners/Kanawha (TPA)
MultiPlan
National Provider Network/NPN
One Health Plan of Georgia
PHCS
Physicians Care Network Access & Risk Sharing/PCN
Preferred Plan of Georgia
Premier Health Services
Principal Health Care of Georgia/Coventry
ProNet - Provider Networks of America
THAN/CCN
United Healthcare

If You Have Health Insurance

We will need a copy of your insurance card, driver's license and or photo identification. We also may need the insurance forms which are supplied by your employer or the insurance company. All patients should familiarize themselves with the terms of their insurance company. This will help with understanding the hospital's billing procedures and charges.

If You Are a Member of an HMO or PPO

Your plan may have special requirements, such as a second surgical opinion or pre-certification for certain tests or procedures. It is your responsibility to make sure the requirements of your plan have been met. If your plan's requirements are not followed, you may be financially responsible for all or part of the services rendered in the hospital. Some physician specialists may not participate in your healthcare plan; if so, their services may not be covered.

If You Are Covered by Medicare

We will need a copy of your Medicare card to verify your eligibility and process your Medicare claim. You should be aware that the Medicare Program specifically excludes payment for certain items and services such as cosmetic surgery, some oral surgery procedures, personal comfort items, hearing evaluations, take-home medications, and others. Deductibles and co-payments also are the responsibility of the patient.

If You Are Covered by Medicaid

We will need a copy of your Medicaid card. Medicaid also has payment limitations on a number of services and items. Co-payments are the responsibility of the patient.

If You Do Not Have Insurance

A representative from the Patient Accounting Department will discuss financial arrangements with you. A hospital representative, who is also a representative of the Division of Family Services, is available to assist you in applying for Medicaid or other government assistance programs.