They have accepted the terms of my insurance up until this point in my pregnancy, now they are saying that my insurance does not pay them enough for their services and may or may not see me through the full term and follow up care. Aren't they obligated to see me through to the end of this pregnancy and follow up before dropping me?
2007-11-06 08:37:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Only if you agree to pay them what they charge. The insurance company can drop them as an in-network provider at any time - they don't wait until after none of their clients are pregnant. Then, you have to pay the difference - usually deductibles and bigger copays.
They certainly aren't required to give you free care, or reduced rate care.
2007-11-06 09:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A physician office is NEVER obligated to 'see anyone' under law. However, you should be able to make arrangements with the office to continue your pregnancy care, but do expect that you will be required to pay the excess charges over and above what your insurer covers in network, vs out of network.
If you do not desire to accept the reduced levels of insurer payment, then you are advised to change services to a physician within your network.
2007-11-06 17:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they are ending their contract with your insurance you can still use them. However you will be responsible for any bills after that date. If they are still under contract with your insurance, they have to accept what they have agreed on.
2007-11-06 16:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by J M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lincoln freed the slaves many years ago.
2007-11-06 16:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋