Is it ethical for a health care provider to demand additional money above the

Apr 10, 2024
7:57:47am

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copay? For example, if my Health Insurance says I have a $60 copay, and the provider demands $90, is that ethical? Is that legal?

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Is it ethical for a health care provider to demand additional money above the

RedHeadedStranger

Apr 10, 7:57am

yes.

Virginia Ute

Apr 10, 7:59am

Probably depends if they are in or out of network. What is their contract with

Fdnman

Apr 10, 8:00am

My wife says that they are in Network.

RedHeadedStranger

Apr 10, 8:01am

May also depend on services rendered and known deductible of the patient.

TN_Coug

Apr 10, 8:22am

It’s about their contract with the insurer.

Jay Rick

Apr 10, 8:01am

We've been trying to get a hold of our insurance company. We live in a small

RedHeadedStranger

Apr 10, 8:04am

Is it $30 more convenient?

Sea Chicken

Apr 10, 8:15am

Yeah, that's what I've been wondering. The thing is that if you act in a

RedHeadedStranger

Apr 10, 9:25am

If their arrangement with the insurance company permits it, yes. Otherwise, no.

slappy

Apr 10, 8:02am

It’s ethical if the patient is a ginger. Then it’s highly encouraged

IBC

Apr 10, 8:15am

Tipping culture is out of control

Clark Addison

Apr 10, 8:17am

It’s probably against the terms of the insurer provider contract

BYU '80

Apr 10, 9:01am

I look at it this way, as a member of health insurance plan,

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