New fees for outpatient and hospital stays from September 1

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The National Hospitals Board (NZR) has announced the introduction of new fee measures for Surinamese patients.

From 1 September, patients will pay a patient contribution of 50 SRD per consultation per specialist for outpatient care.

In addition, in case of hospitalization, an administrative fee of SRD 450 will be charged.

These measures are intended to cover hospital overhead costs, thereby ensuring quality and continuity of care.

Patient contributions are valid for one month and cover the indirect costs of all outpatient consultations in each specialty during the same calendar month.

This means that patients pay only once a month, regardless of how many consultations they attend with the same specialist during that period.

If the patient returns for another visit the following month, they will be charged again.

Upon admission, an additional one-time administrative fee of SRD 450 will be charged. This is to cover administrative operations and additional management costs during the recording period.

Why make such a contribution?

Indirect costs of providing outpatient care and inpatient treatment have increased significantly in recent years. However, these costs are not fully covered by specialist fees or other reimbursement arrangements.

NZR again asked the insurer to include these costs in its policies, but this request was rejected without clear reasons.

Therefore, new cost measures are necessary to cover management costs and ensure that high-quality care continues to be provided. This includes administrative, maintenance and staff management costs.

Future steps

New Zealand Rail regrets the insurer’s lack of cooperation but remains committed to including these costs in future reimbursements. Alternative solutions are also being developed to reduce financial pressure on patients and hospitals.