Are there hidden fees in medical travel?
Common 'hidden' fees that surprise patients:
• Currency conversion fees (1–4%). • Wire transfer fees ($30–80 per transfer). • Credit card foreign transaction surcharges (1–3%). • Hospital admission fees not in package. • Anesthesia top-ups not in package. • Implant size or brand upgrades. • ICU fees if needed beyond standard package. • Per-day room rates if stay extends. • Pharmacy fees beyond standard meds. • Imaging or lab repeat fees. • Translation services. • Document certification fees for insurance.
Total hidden fees can run 5–15% above the headline package price. The right way to avoid surprise: get itemized quote with exclusions clearly listed, and budget 10% contingency.
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