Eligibility Information

Children up to age 18 are eligible for admission to Shriners Hospitals for Children if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Admission is based solely on a child’s medical needs, regardless of financial need.

For patients at Shriners Hospitals, ability to pay or insurance coverage is never an issue. There is no charge for any care or services provided within Shriners Hospitals for Children facilities.

The service area of Shriners Hospitals for Children includes the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, the Republic of Panama and Mexico. As of April 2009, we are temporarily not accepting new patients residing outside these areas.

If you have questions about applying, please call our toll-free patient referral/information line at (800) 237-5055.

• Download an application for treatment in English or Spanish
• Apply through local Shriners or Shrine Club
• Write to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631
• Call (800) 237-5055; in Canada please call (800)-361-7256

Non-Emergency transportation to and from the hospital is the responsibility of the family. Often, local Shriners can help with transportation. The Shriners Hospital to which the child is being referred can help with contacting local Shriners.

Emergency Admission for Burn Care

For emergency admission to one of our four hospitals specializing in burn care, a physician, nurse or family member should contact the Shriners Hospital nearest to you. Transportation arrangements for emergency burn admissions are coordinated by the Shriners Hospital accepting the patient and the referring facility, based on the patient's condition.

Boston:
(800) 255-1916

Cincinnati:
(800) 875-8580

Galveston: (not open for patient care)
(409) 770-6600

Sacramento:
(916) 453-2111

If you are not sure which hospital specializing in burn care is closest to you, please call toll-free (866) 714-7123.

Non-Emergency Admission for Burn Care

Information on non-emergency admissions of burn patients for reconstructive/plastic surgery or non-burn conditions can be found on our Services page.