The doctor's charges and the copay are separate fees, of course. With that, even if the charges are less than the copay, the physician still collects the patient's copay. At anytime, the physician can waive, then write-off, the copay, but I wouldn't advise this.
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Yes, copay assistance can contribute towards the out-of-pocket maximum, but it depends on the specific terms of the insurance plan and the copay assistance program.
The copay amount is typically 0 after reaching the out-of-pocket maximum.
Copay is a relatively recent term. It is not hyphenated. In general, short words like this are not hyphenated.
WHEN MEDICARE IS PRIMARY, THE PATIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECONDARY COPAY.
No; this is a copayment (or "copay"). A co-insurance is a percentage that the insured is responsible for after meeting their deductible.
$141.50 is the copay for Medicare nursing home stays (day 21-100)
The most popular Medicare HMO is Secure Horizons. It offers a primary care physician that provides referrals to specialists and the insured is only responsible for a copay.
After reaching your out-of-pocket maximum, you typically do not need to pay a copay for covered services.
The copay amount is the different between what the cost of the medical procedure is and what the insurance will cover. Some HMO's have standard copay fees for doctors office visits, other do not. Prescription insurance plans will also have a copay amount, again to cover the cost difference between what the insurance company will pay versus the price of the medication.
If the secondary insurance states that nothing is owed by the patient, you typically do not need to pay the copay on the primary insurance. However, it's best to verify this information with both insurance companies and the healthcare provider's billing department to ensure accuracy. This information can usually be found in the explanation of benefits (EOB) provided by your insurance companies or by contacting their customer service.