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Preparing for your visit Advance directives, living will and power of attorney A living will states your treatment and personal care wishes, but does not need to name anyone or be written in any specific way. It refers to what you want to happen if you become ill and cannot communicate your wishes about treatment. The term advance directive is also used to refer to such document. On the other hand, a power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the right to act on your behalf. However, you can write your treatment wishes (your living will) as part of your power of attorney. If you have prepared or are in possession of such document(s), please inform a member of your health care team as soon as possible and ensure that your family or substitute decision maker is aware of your wishes. You will be requested to provide a copy of the document. If you have any questions about this process, please ask a member of your health care team.
Billing / hospital costs When you come to the hospital for services, it is important to know how the cost of your stay will be covered. This happens either by OHIP, a third party insurance plan, or by your own financial means. For the categories below, here is what information you will need to provide for your stay:
OHIP coverage: • Residents of Ontario will need a valid OHIP card. • The card must be presented for verification during admission/visit. • We will update address information at each visit. • If you come to Grand River Hospital without an OHIP card, you will be registered as a non-insured patient status. We will ask you to sign a “Guarantee of Account” form with the service rates provided on the form. • If you have not brought your OHIP card with you, please bring your card as soon as possible and provide this information to Patient Accounts. This will help us correct your billing in a timely way.
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