Did you or a family member recently receive care at an Advocate Aurora Health hospital or facility? If so, you likely have a medical bill that needs to be paid. Advocate Aurora makes paying your health bills quick and easy through online bill pay. This article will walk through the steps to pay your Advocate Aurora medical bill digitally through their secure online payment platform.
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a large not-for-profit health system that operates hospitals and clinics primarily in Illinois and Wisconsin It was formed by the 2018 merger of Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. Advocate Aurora has over 500 sites of care and 26 hospitals located across the greater Chicagoland area and throughout Wisconsin
Some of Advocate Aurora’s major hospitals and facilities include
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Advocate Children’s Hospital
- Aurora Medical Center – Grafton
- Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online
There are many benefits to paying your Advocate Aurora medical bills through their online bill pay system:
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Convenience – Pay anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. Avoid mailing checks or calling during business hours.
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Payment tracking – Easily view payment history and confirm when payments are received and processed.
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Access billing statements – All of your billing statements and account information are available online.
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Avoid late fees – Paying online means never missing a payment due date.
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Save time – Payments post instantly instead of waiting for mailed payments.
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Paperless billing – Go green by opting out of mailed paper statements.
How to Pay Your Advocate Aurora Bill Online
Let’s go through the step-by-step process to pay your Advocate Aurora medical bill online:
Step 1: Access Your Advocate Aurora Online Account
Go to either www.advocatehealth.com or www.aurorahealthcare.org and click on “Pay My Bill”. This will take you to the login page for your online account.
If you do not have an account, you can create one easily with some basic information.
Step 2: Log In
Enter your username and password to log in to your Advocate Aurora online account. This provides access to your bills, statements, and payment options.
Step 3: Select Account
If you have family members on your account, select which person’s bill you want to pay. Use the dropdown menu to choose the correct account.
Step 4: Choose Payment Method
Select how you want to pay – credit/debit card, bank account, HSA, or another stored payment method in your account. Enter the required payment details.
Step 5: Enter Payment Amount
Choose whether to pay the total balance, minimum amount due, or a custom amount. Double check that the payment amount you entered is correct.
Step 6: Submit Payment
Finalize payment by clicking the “Pay Now” or “Submit Payment” button. Confirm there are no errors.
Step 7: Get Payment Confirmation
You will see a payment confirmation page if successful. You can print or save this digital receipt for your records.
And you’re done – your Advocate Aurora bill is now paid online! Payments typically process in 1-2 business days.
Tips for Managing Medical Bills Online
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Set up paperless billing and automated payments for convenience.
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Keep all account logins and passwords safe and private.
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Contact Advocate Aurora billing support if you have any payment issues.
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Notify them right away if your financial situation or insurance coverage changes.
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Organize billing statements and receipts digitally for easy access.
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Monitor account charges regularly for accuracy.
Take control of your medical bills by leveraging Advocate Aurora’s online bill pay system. Paying online saves hassle and gives you more transparency into your account. Keep track of your health care costs with just a few clicks.
Will I get a bill?
If theres a balance left after your insurance company has paid its share, you might get a hospital bill or doctor bill. If that happens, youll get a statement in the mail showing how much the insurance company paid and what portion you have to pay.
You can pay your medical bill in person, by mail, over the phone, or online.
- To pay your medical bill by phone, call 800-326-2250 to speak to a representative or use the automated bill pay system.
- To pay online, sign in to your account on our LiveWell app or website or use our secure online bill pay portal.
- To pay by mail, send your payment to: Aurora Health Care, P.O. Box 809418. Chicago, IL 60680-9418
How can I get a copy of my medical bill?
You can find a copy of your medical bill in your LiveWell account, or you can call our Patient Contact Center at 800-326-2250 to receive a copy of your bill by mail, fax or email.
Check out the LiveWell with Advocate Aurora Health App
FAQ
Is there a LiveWell app?
How many locations does advocate Aurora Health have?
How do I update my insurance in LiveWell?
What is Aurora LiveWell?
Do Aurora Health care & advocate health care send bills separately?
As a reminder, Aurora Health Care, Aurora Health at Home, and Advocate Health Care send bills separately. If you have payment plans for more than one of these entities, you must enter your new card information for each of them separately. What do I do if there is a billing error?
How do I pay my Aurora Health at home Bill?
You can make a payment through the Aurora Health at Home patient portal for current services received since May 2022 for infusion therapy and since January 2023 for home medical equipment. You can pay your bill here for home medical equipment services prior to January 2023 and for infusion therapy services prior to May 2022. Cost of care
How do I pay for my Aurora visit?
Credit/debit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Pay online or by calling 800-326-2250. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Pay Aurora electronically from your bank’s website. Who gets billed for my visit? Please provide us with your health insurance information when scheduling your service.
Why do I receive more than one bill from Aurora?
There are two reasons you might receive more than one bill from Aurora: You may receive more than one bill if you’re financially responsible for more than one person’s health care and you haven’t established a family billing account. A family billing account puts all of the bills you’re responsible for on one statement.