Galway TD calls for clarity on hospital charges

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Galway TD is calling on the HSE to provide clarity on hospital charges.

Galway West Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív says people who hold private health insurance should ensure that they are not over-charged for services when attending a public hospital.

He claims that many private health insurance holders who attend a public hospital are asked to sign a waiver form which removes their automatic right to public care.

This results in a €80 per night charge being imposed on the patient, while their insurance company is charged €800 per night.

Deputy O'Cuiv says the HSE needs to be upfront about its charges system.