Consents

As a parent or guardian, you need to sign medical consent forms when your child is admitted to Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. These forms give Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health physicians and staff permission to care for your child.

Patient and Family Identification

When admitted, each patient receives an ID wrist band with his or her name. Parents or guardians of patients receive two Riley Hospital for Children at IU HealthFamily Passes. These passes help the staff identify family members. You should wear your pass or have it with you at all times. You must have one on if you stay in the hospital with your child overnight. If you need passes for other family members, please talk with your child's nurse.

Insurance information and Payment Agreement

As a parent or guardian, you will be asked for insurance information upon your child's admission. Staff will make a copy of your insurance card so we can bill your insurance correctly. If your insurance company has prior authorization/certification requirements, you are responsible for notifying them of your child's admission.

You will be asked to sign an agreement permitting us to bill your insurance company and guaranteeing final payment of your child's hospital bill.

Patient Belongings

You receive a patient belongings bag for clothing and other items when your child is admitted to Riley at IU Health. The hospital cannot assume responsibility for personal belongings. Please label all personal items and patient-owned medical equipment you bring to the hospital with your child's name. Also, please note that storage space in your child's room is limited.