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Patient Charges / Pay a Bill
Unfortunately our online payment system is not working at the moment, however there are a number of other ways to make a payment and these are listed below.
Paying Your Patient Invoice
All hospitals are required to charge for their services, in accordance with Department of Health guidelines. There are a number of ways you can pay your patient invoice:
Telephone payments are accepted and the telephone contact details for each hospital are listed below:
Hospital | Phone Number | Opening Times | Days |
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Galway University Hospitals | (091) 54 4304 | 09:30am to 5.00pm | Monday to Friday |
Letterkenny University Hospital | (074) 91 23508 | 09:00am - 5:00pm | Monday to Friday |
Mayo University Hospital | (094) 90 42310 | 09:15am to 5:00pm | Monday to Friday |
(094) 90 42380 | Out of Office hours | Monday to Sunday | |
Portiuncula University Hospital | (090) 96 48231 | 09:30am to 04:30pm | Monday to Friday |
Roscommon University Hospital | (090) 66 32269 | 09:00am - 4:00pm | Monday to Friday |
Sligo University Hospital | (071) 91 74532 | 09:00am - 5:00pm | Monday to Friday |
You can also pay by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Health Service Executive. You can pay your bill by cheque in person or you can post it to the relevant hospital.
Please write the patient’s hospital number and invoice number on the back of the cheque and complete the remittance slip attached to the invoice.
You can also pay by postal or money order. Please write crossed “A/C Payee” across the order and make it payable to the Health Service Executive. You can also pay by postal or money order in person or post to the relevant hospital.
Please put the patient’s hospital number and invoice number on the back of the postal or money order and complete the remittance slip attached to the invoice.
Hospital | Address |
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Galway University Hospitals | Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 YR71 |
Letterkenny University Hospital | Patient Accounts, Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny, |
Mayo University Hospital | Westport Rd, Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo |
Portiuncula University Hospital | Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 T971 |
Roscommon University Hospital | Athlone Rd, Ardsallagh More, Roscommon, F42 AX61 |
Sligo University Hospital | The Mall, Rathquarter, Sligo, F91 H684 |
You can also pay at the Patient Accounts Cash Office in the hospital and their contact details are listed below:
Hospital | Phone Number | Opening Times | Email Address |
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Galway University Hospitals | (091) 54 4304 | 09:30am to 5.00pm | |
Letterkenny University Hospital | (074) 91 23508 | 09:00am - 5:00pm | |
Mayo University Hospital | (094) 90 42310 | 09:15am to 5:00pm | |
(094) 90 42380 | Out of Office hours | ||
Portiuncula University Hospital | (090) 96 48231 | 09:30am to 04:30pm | |
Roscommon University Hospital | (090) 66 32269 | 09:00am - 4:00pm | |
Sligo University Hospital | (071) 91 74532 | 09:00am - 5:00pm |
Hospital Charges
Day Care Charges | Inpatient Daily Charges | ||||||
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Private Patients | |||||||
Hospital | Emergency Department | Public | Private | Public Patient | Multi -Occupancy Room | Single -Occupancy Room | |
Galway University Hospitals | €100 | €80 | €407 | €80 | €813 | €1,000 | |
Letterkenny University Hospital | €100 | €80 | €329 | €80 | €659 | €800 | |
Mayo University Hospital | €100 | €80 | €329 | €80 | €659 | €800 | |
Portiuncula University Hospital | €100 | €80 | €329 | €80 | €659 | €800 | |
Roscommon University Hospital | €100 | €80 | €329 | €80 | €659 | €800 | |
Sligo University Hospital | €100 | €80 | €407 | €80 | €813 | €1,000 |
Charges for multi occupancy and single occupancy accommodation are recoverable from the following insurance schemes:
- VHI
- Laya Healthcare
- Irish Life Health Insurance.
- ESB Staff Medical Provident Fund
- Garda Medical Aid
- Prison Officers Medical Aid
If you are a private patient, we can send your bill directly to the relevant health insurance company. To do this when you are admitted to the hospital you must complete both of the following forms:
- a private insurance patient (PIP) form
- an insurance claim form for the relevant insurance company
Please check what your plan covers you for your hospital stay and the treatment being sought in your chosen hospital.
ALL INSURANCE FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED ON ADMISSION
Please note: Using your Health Insurance Cover does not affect your premium rate
EU residents visiting Ireland are not liable for the statutory charges on presentation of a valid current, EHIC card.
Non-EU Resident Visitors:
Non-EU patients admitted to the hospital must pay the full economic cost of their treatment on discharge. You should contact your insurance provider to confirm that you are covered. If you are, please ask your insurance company to email or fax a "declaration of cover" letter to the patient accounts department.
- Statutory Charge of €80 also applies to the above per night up to a maximum of ten nights.
Road Traffic Accidents Cases:
The Health (Amendment) Act 1986 requires the hospital to levy the following charges upon a person who has been involved in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA).
Emergency Department | ||||||
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Hospital | Statutory Charge | RTA Charge | RTA X-ray | RTA Physio | RTA OPD | RTA ED Review |
Galway University Hospitals | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
Letterkenny University Hospital | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
Mayo University Hospital | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
Portiuncula University Hospital | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
Roscommon University Hospital | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
Sligo University Hospital | €100 | €335 | €100 | €165 | €165 | €165 |
- Maximum statutory charges payable in a rolling twelve month period is €800
- If a patient chooses to be treated privately, accommodation charges will apply in addition to the above RTA
Statutory Charge Exemptions:
- Public Medical Card holders (on proof of valid current medical card).
- Members of the defence forces and their dependants (written confirmation required).
- Persons receiving services in respect of prescribed infectious diseases.
- Temporary visitors to Ireland from another EU Country on presentation of an EHIC Card are entitled to hospital services as a public patient without charge.
- GP referral letters exempt you from The Emergency Department Charge of €100 only.