Preparing for Discharge

Going Home

When your doctor feels you are ready to leave the hospital, he or she will authorize a hospital discharge. Your doctor and nurse will give you discharge instructions and will answer any questions you have about managing your treatment and medications once you are home. 

Here are a few tips to make the discharge process run smoothly:

If you are confused or unsure about what you need to do, what medications you must take, or if you have to restrict your diet or activities, don’t be afraid to ask and take notes. Be sure you understand any instructions you have been given before you leave the hospital.

Transfer to Another Hospital

Depending on your insurance provider, you may need to be transferred to another hospital for your ongoing care once your condition has been stabilized. This could occur if your insurance does not cover hospitalization at San Antonio Regional Hospital.

Billing

Your hospital bill will include charges for the care you receive during your stay. Your personal physician, hospital-based physicians, or other physicians who have consulted on your care will send you separate bills for their services from their office practice or billing company.

While our staff will verify insurance eligibility and benefits if you are admitted to the hospital, we encourage the patient to contact their insurance directly to learn about their benefits and any insurance requirements that may exist for pre-authorization/notification. We will notify you of any payment due from you, such as a deductible, co-payment, co-insurance, non-covered charges, etc. You will be asked to make a deposit prior to, or at the time of, service. Any balance on your account will be due at the time of discharge.

2016 Financial Assistance Policy – Full

2016 Financial Assistance Policy – Full SPANISH

Financial Assistance Policy - Addendum A - (4/2020)

Financial Assistance Policy - Addendum A SPANISH - (6/2020)

Financial Assistance Summary, FINAL 4-2020

2016 Financial Assistance Summary, FINAL – SPANISH

Financial Assistance Application Instructions (4/2020)

Financial Assistance Application Instructions – SPANISH (8/2017)

Financial Assistance Application

Financial Assistance Application – SPANISH