Before You Arrive

The hospital has established policies to inform the public about Advance Directives. These documents include Directives to Physicians, (also called Living Wills) and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Advance Directives are an important way for you to instruct your physician about your wishes for medical care and life-sustaining measures in the event of serious incapacity.

You must sign an Authorization for Treatment and/or Surgery form. Authorization for Treatment of Minors must be signed by a parent or guardian.

We are a limited credit granting institution. As a service to our you, the hospital will file insurance claims when policy benefits are assigned to the hospital. Ultimately it is your responsibility to ensure payment. People who have no insurance or choose to bill their own insurance, must make a deposit. Financial arrangements are to be completed prior to discharge.

Before arriving at Whidbey General Hospital for surgical or non-surgical procedures, we encourage you to call the Patient Registration Department at the hospital, 360-678-7656 or 360-321-7656 ext. 4103/4106, to complete pre-admission forms. Pre-Admission requirements can be met any time after your procedure has been scheduled.

Most health insurance companies now require you to contact them prior to your hospital stay so they may approve your stay in advance. Please check your policy.