Hospital Cash
Hospital cash is a supplemental benefit that provides a fixed daily payment when you are hospitalized, regardless of the actual cost of your care. It offers financial support to cover incidental expenses such as transportation, meals for family members, or other non-medical costs during recovery.
The benefit is paid directly to you, not the hospital, and is separate from regular health insurance coverage. Daily amounts typically range from $25 to $100, depending on the plan and duration of stay.
Example:
If your plan provides $50 per day and you are hospitalized for five days, you receive $250 in cash benefits.
What to Watch For:
Hospital cash usually applies after a minimum stay, such as 24 hours, and may exclude certain types of hospitalization like day surgery.
