Paying for Your Care
Hospital for Special Surgery is a participating provider in many health plan networks. Your billing statement and charges are dependent on the type of care you receive, your physician and the amount of coverage from insurance or financial assistance. We are committed to providing you with accurate and detailed information about your charges and payment options. Learn more about your options, hospital and physician charges, and ways to make a bill payment.
If you are concerned that you may not be able to pay for your care, we may be able to help.
Hospital for Special Surgery provides financial aid for medically necessary services based on a patient's financial need and includes a sliding scale discount for patients who qualify. Aid may be available for patients who do not have insurance and for those who are underinsured. We may be able to work with you to arrange a manageable payment plan.
Our financial assistance policy applies to services provided by the Hospital, and some services provided by certain HSS physicians and other clinical staff. Below, access the full policy, an application and additional information, including a full list of providers who participate in the Hospital's financial assistance policy in the location in which you receive care. You can also call the Financial Advisory Department at 212.606.1505, and we would be glad to provide information to you and answer any questions you may have.
New York
- Financial Assistance – New York Hospital Main Campus
- Financial Assistance – HSS ASC of Manhattan
- Financial Assistance – West Side ASC
New Jersey
Connecticut
Please visit the New York Hospital Main Campus Financial Assistance page to locate a provider who also sees patients in Connecticut, and/or call the Financial Advisory Department at 212.606.1505 for information.
Florida
Hospital Price Transparency
Although HSS standard charges are uniform for all patients, actual out-of-pocket costs for patients may significantly vary depending on one or more of the following factors:
- Actual services received.
- Insurance coverage, including:
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Copayments (or copays) – fixed dollar amounts (e.g. $20) you’re responsible for paying for a covered appointment, service.
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Coinsurance – how much you owe for a covered health care, calculated as a percentage (e.g. 10%) of the allowed amount. Unlike copayments, which are a flat fee, coinsurance varies based on the cost of the total service.
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Deductible – the dollar amount you have to pay out-of-pocket for covered services before your health insurance plan begins paying for your care.
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Out-of-pocket max (maximum) – the highest dollar amount you may need to pay out of pocket for covered healthcare in a calendar year aside from your monthly premium.
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- Financial Assistance eligibility.
Estimate your costs
Learn how much a surgery or test might cost you with your insurance coverage through our interactive tool.
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CMS-required files
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires hospitals to provide a variety of files. HSS is complying with federal and state regulations that require hospitals to post their charges and rates in machine readable files.
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No Surprises Act – Balance Billing Protections
The No Surprises Act protects patients from large and unexpected surprise bills for out-of-network emergencies and certain non-emergency services provided in in-network healthcare facilities. Learn more for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Florida on our Patient Policies and Guidelines pages.
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate
Uninsured and self-paying patients, learn about your right to a good faith estimate of how much your medical care will cost.