2006-11-18 07:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
A referral is a form completed by your Primary Care Physician that authorizes you to seek care from a specialist. It will specify the name of the specialist that you must see; unless you have a preference of a specific in-network specialist, your PCP will send you to the one he or she is most familiar with.
Usually, your PCP will give you the referral form, although some will fax it for you to the specialist's office. If you're given the form, make sure you keep a photocopy of it, just in case. When you arrive at the specialist's office, you'll need to give the form to the office staff, along with your insurance card and co-payment, if any.
I hope this helps.
2006-11-18 11:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a piece of paper provided by your insurance company to your PCP (Primary Care Physician) so they can send you to a specialist. Your insurance rules dictate that you see your PCP before going to a specialist of any kind.
2006-11-18 10:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a slip written by a certain official to send you to someone/some place you need to go. it's usually used by doctors and teachers
2006-11-18 07:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by .......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋