Demystifying Dayton Children’s Bill Pay

Paying medical bills can be confusing and stressful for families. As a parent, you want to focus on your child getting better, not worrying about hospital costs. That’s why Dayton Children’s Hospital aims to make billing as straightforward as possible. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about understanding and paying your Dayton Children’s bill.

Overview of Dayton Children’s Billing

Dayton Children’s Hospital is committed to working with families so paying your child’s medical bills is manageable. They offer financial assistance programs, payment plans, and their billing team is available to answer your questions.

Some key things to know:

• Online Bill Pay The fastest, easiest way to pay is through your MyKidsChart account. If you don’t have an account you can pay as a guest.

• Paperless Billing: Starting December 11, 2023, Dayton Children’s is transitioning all accounts to paperless billing. You will access and pay bills through MyKidsChart.

• Financial Assistance: Dayton Children’s provides financial assistance, including potential 100% charity care coverage, for families who qualify. More on this later.

• Billing Questions: Call 937-641-3555 or 1-800-228-4594 to speak with a billing representative weekdays 8am-4:30pm.

Accessing Your Bill Through MyKidsChart

The simplest way to view and pay your Dayton Children’s bill is through your MyKidsChart account. This online portal allows you to manage everything related to your child’s care at Dayton Children’s in one secure place.

To access your bill:

1. Go to MyKidsChart.org and login to your account.

2. Click on the Billing tab.

3. Select the account you want to pay.

4. Choose Make Payment and enter your payment information.

If you aren’t registered for MyKidsChart, you can pay as a guest through the guest pay portal. Just have your account number ready.

Understanding Your Dayton Children’s Bill

When you receive your Dayton Children’s bill, it can look complicated at first glance. Here’s a quick guide to understanding what the various charges mean:

• Hospital Charges: This covers costs like room and board, nursing care, medications, medical supplies, therapies, etc.

• Physician Charges: Fees for doctors who treated your child, like the ER physician, anesthesiologist, radiologist, etc.

• Outpatient Charges: Any care not requiring admission, like ER visits, labs, imaging, clinics.

• Adjustment: Discounts Dayton Children’s provides to lower your costs. This is deducted from total charges.

• Co-Insurance and Deductibles: The portion you owe after insurance pays their share.

• Previous Balance: Any amount due from earlier bills.

• Amount You Owe: The total due for this bill after discounts and insurance.

Always reach out to the billing team if you have any questions about charges on your statement. They are happy to explain.

Paying Your Dayton Children’s Bill

You have options when it comes to paying your Dayton Children’s bill. Choose the method that works best for your family:

• Online: Pay by credit card or bank account through MyKidsChart. Quick and easy.

• Phone: Call the billing team at 937-641-3555 or 1-800-228-4594 and pay over the phone.

• Mail: Send a check or money order to the address listed on your statement.

• In-Person: Visit the billing office on the 1st floor off the main lobby to pay by cash, check or credit card.

Dayton Children’s also offers payment plans if you need help spreading costs over time. Their billing team will work with you to create a monthly payment schedule that fits your budget.

Applying for Financial Assistance

Dayton Children’s provides financial assistance for families, regardless of income. If paying your child’s medical bills is a hardship, don’t hesitate to apply.

Some key things to know about financial assistance:

• You can apply before, during or after your child’s care. Whenever you need help.

• Dayton Children’s offers assistance up to and including 100% charity care coverage.

• Staff help families file for Medicaid, HCAP and other health coverage.

• Payment plans and AblePay savings program are also available.

• Apply online through MyKidsChart or call billing at 937-641-3555 for an application.

The financial assistance team will work closely with you to find the best solution during this stressful time.

Additional Billing Resources

• Billing FAQ covers common questions on statements, insurance, payment plans and more.

• Financial Assistance Page provides full details on aid programs.

• Understanding Your Child’s Bill helps decipher different charges.

• Call 937-641-3555 or email billing staff directly with questions.

The billing process at Dayton Children’s doesn’t have to be intimidating. Their team is dedicated to simplifying billing for families so you can focus on your child. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help navigating medical payments.