Having a child in the hospital can be stressful enough without worrying about how you’ll pay the medical bills Childrens Minnesota aims to make paying your hospital bill as easy and convenient as possible In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about using Childrensmn.org to pay your child’s hospital bill online.
Overview of Childrens Minnesota Billing
Childrens Minnesota is a not-for-profit pediatric health system dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered care to children across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. They have two hospitals, as well as clinics throughout the state.
After your child receives care at a Childrens Minnesota facility, you’ll receive a bill in the mail or electronically. This hospital bill summarizes the medical services provided during your stay and how much you owe.
Childrens Minnesota offers several payment options, including:
- Paying online through MyChildren’s
- Paying by phone
- Paying by mail with a check
- Setting up recurring payments
Paying your hospital bill online is the easiest and most convenient way to pay. Below I’ll walk through the online bill pay process step-by-step.
Creating a MyChildren’s Account
To pay your hospital bill online, you’ll first need to have a MyChildren’s account This is Childrens’ free patient portal that allows you to access your child’s health information, communicate with providers, and more.
Here’s how to sign up for MyChildren’s
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Go to www.mychildrens.org.
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Click on “Activate MyChildren’s.”
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Enter your name, email address, and date of birth.
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Create a username and password.
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Provide some additional information such as your child’s name and date of birth to verify your identity.
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Select security questions and enter your answers. This helps keep your account secure.
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Agree to the terms and conditions.
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Click “Submit Activation Request.”
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Check your email for an activation link and click on it to complete setup.
Once your MyChildren’s account is activated, you’ll be able to log in and access all of your child’s health information in one place. This includes doctor visit summaries, medication lists, immunization records, growth charts, and more.
Paying Your Hospital Bill Online
Now let’s get to the good stuff – paying your hospital bill through the MyChildren’s portal. Just follow these steps:
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Log into your MyChildren’s account at www.mychildrens.org.
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On the home screen, click on “Billing.”
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Select “Pay Bill.” This will open the Childrens Minnesota Payment Portal in a new window.
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On the payment portal, click the button to log in. Use your MyChildren’s login credentials.
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The homepage shows an overview of your account balance. Click “Pay Now” to make a payment.
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Enter the payment amount. You can pay the total balance due, minimum payment due, or a custom amount.
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Select the payment method. Options include credit/debit card, checking account, HSA account, or savings account.
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Enter the necessary account information for your selected payment method.
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Review the payment details and click “Pay” to submit.
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You’ll receive a payment confirmation message and an email receipt. The payment will be immediately applied to your account.
And that’s it! The online bill pay process through MyChildren’s is incredibly quick and easy. You can pay your full balance or partial payments anytime.
Payment Plan Options
If you can’t pay the full hospital bill in one lump sum, Childrens Minnesota offers payment plans. Payment plans allow you to split your balance into more manageable monthly installments.
To set up a payment plan, you’ll need to call the billing department at 612-813-5800. Let them know you want to enroll in a payment plan for your hospital bill. They’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your financial situation, including the monthly payment amount and duration.
The minimum monthly payment is usually around 2-3% of the total balance owed. Payment plans can be as short as 3 months or as long as 48 months depending on the balance. Once on a payment plan, you can pay your monthly installments online through MyChildren’s just like normal payments.
Payment plans allow you to pay off your child’s medical bills over time while avoiding collections. Just be sure to make the monthly payments on time to remain compliant with the plan terms. If you have trouble making payments, contact the billing department immediately to discuss options.
Financial Assistance Options
In addition to payment plans, Childrens Minnesota has financial assistance programs that may help reduce or eliminate your family’s cost of care based on financial need or other circumstances.
Some of the financial assistance options they offer include:
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Uninsured discounts: If your child doesn’t have health insurance, you may qualify for a substantial discount off the normal billed charges.
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Charity care: Families below 200-250% of the federal poverty level may have their bill reduced or eliminated.
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Catastrophic care: Financial assistance is available for families with significant medical expenses relative to their income.
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Prompt pay discounts: Discounts for paying your bill quickly and in full.
To find out if you might qualify for financial assistance, contact the financial counselors at 612-813-6039. They will have you complete an application and provide documentation to verify your financial situation.
Other Billing Questions
Beyond just paying your bill online, MyChildren’s provides lots of billing tools and information:
- View current and past statements
- See itemized charges for visits
- Set up paperless billing
- Update insurance information
- Request an itemized bill
- View remaining deductible and out-of-pocket amounts
- And more!
MyChildren’s gives you access to everything you need to manage your child’s medical expenses. If you have any other billing questions, you can call Childrens Minnesota’s billing department or email them. There are also billing FAQs on the hospital website.
Let MyChildren’s Handle Hospital Bill Payments
Having a child hospitalized can be an incredibly stressful experience full of worry. Childrensmn.org makes the billing and payment side of things as smooth as possible through their online bill pay system.
Sign up for a free MyChildren’s account to gain instant access to your child’s account balance. Then pay your hospital bill online quickly and securely through the payment portal.
If you can’t afford the full balance, enquire about financial assistance or setting up an affordable monthly payment plan. With MyChildren’s online bill pay and other billing tools, you can keep on top of your child’s medical expenses easily.
