Self-funded care at St John of God Subiaco Eye Hospital

Private hospital treatment without health insurance.

If you do not have private health insurance we can assist you to access appropriate treatment at a private St John of God Health Care hospital through our 'self-funded care' option.

Self-funding is a simple process where you can pay for private surgeries or treatments in our hospitals, even if you don't have private health insurance. You can also fund your care with the support of one of our payment providers (available at some private hospitals).

By choosing to self-fund your care you will receive comprehensive private hospital care with:

quick access, avoiding public hospital waiting lists
your choice of specialist who cares for you from your initial consultation through to surgery, in hospital and after discharge
your choice of hospital

How do I self-fund my treatment?

	1. General practitioner See your general practitioner (GP) and get a referral to see the specialist of your choice.
	2. Book appointment Book an appointment with your specialist and check that they offer self-funding.
	3. Estimates Request up-front estimates of the costs involved with your treatment.
	4. Book surgery Book your surgery with your specialist.
	5. Payment Choose your payment method and pay your cost estimate prior to admission.
	6. After discharge After discharge, any refunds or additional costs are processed.

Common FAQs about self-funded care

Here are some answers to common questions about self-funding medical or surgical care in a private hospital.

Every patient is different but some of the costs involved with treatment in hospital may include:

the surgeon, surgical assistant, and anaesthetist fees
general hospital costs (inclusive of nursing care, theatre, accommodation, and any other incidentals)
medications
blood tests and diagnostic imaging (x-rays and scans).

You may need to request separate estimates for each of these costs, and make separate payments.

If you hold a valid Medicare card, you may also be entitled to claim some money back for medical, pathology and imaging bills. Your specialist and the hospital admissions team will advise before treatment if you are eligible to claim.

There may be some circumstances where the cost of your treatment and care is different to the amount you were estimated and paid up-front prior to admission. This could occur if your needs change during surgery or if you require additional or less time in hospital to recover.

We will outline all expected and potential costs prior to admission. Any additional costs will be discussed with you, including the reasons these costs were incurred and the options for payment. Any adjustments or refunds will be processed after your discharge.

Many specialist doctors offer a self-funding option for patients who don't have health insurance, but it is best to confirm this when you make your initial appointment with your doctor.

You can search for a doctor who treats self-funded patients on our Find A Specialist service – simply check the ‘treats self-funded patients’ box under ‘more options’. Search now.

Pay my bill

If you have received an invoice for any out-of-pocket expenses associated with your stay you can pay these charges online. View this location's Pay My Bill page to see what options are available.

More information on self-funded care

For more information or to discuss with the hospital, please contact the admissions team at St John of God Wembley Day Surgery.

Rachel's story of self-funded care

"Being able to self-fund my care through the private hospital meant I didn't need to wait for surgery and could choose my surgeon who I have complete faith and trust in."