Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012
635. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will define a virtual bed and a virtual chair as is used for billing of private patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52338/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current in-patient charges are provided for by Section 55 of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). These charges are levied in respect of each day or part of a day during which in-patient services are availed of in respect of private, semi-private and day-care accommodation in public hospitals. These rates are set out in the following table.
|
- |
Hospital Category |
Private Accommodation |
Semi-Private Accommodation |
Day-care |
|
1 |
HSE Regional Hospitals, Voluntary & Joint Board Teaching Hospitals |
€1,046 |
€933 |
€753 |
|
2 |
HSE County Hospitals Voluntary Non-Teaching Hospitals |
€819 |
€730 |
€586 |
|
3 |
HSE District Hospitals |
€260 |
€222 |
€193 |
The private in-patient daily charge of €75, subject to a maximum payment of €750 in any period of 12 consecutive months also applies.
