Medicare Limits on Balance Billing and Private Contracting by Physicians


Good informative AARP fact sheet by Harriet Komisar (dated: January 2017)


AARP fact sheet explains Balance Billing as:

“Balance billing” refers to the practice of charging patients for the difference between a health care provider’s fee for medical services and their health insurance’s allowed fee amount. When balance billing is allowed, the patient is financially responsible for the balance bill, plus any cost sharing such as deductibles and co-insurance required by the insurance plan. Medicare’s current rules limiting balance billing provide important financial protection for consumers.1 


To download the entire PDF Fact sheet article, click on the web link below:

Medicare’s Financial Protections for Consumers: Limits on Balance Billing and Private Contracting by Physicians 

http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2017-01/medicare-limits-on-balance-billing-and-private-contracting-ppi.pdf?CMP=EMC-SNG-ADV-MED-012617&cmp=NLC-ADVOCATE-0117&autologin=true

1. Source: January 2017 AARP Fact Sheet Medicare’s Financial Protections for Consumers: Limits on Balance Billing and Private Contracting by Physicians located at http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2017-01/medicare-limits-on-balance-billing-and-private-contracting-ppi.pdf?CMP=EMC-SNG-ADV-MED-012617&cmp=NLC-ADVOCATE-0117&autologin=true


Note: Medicare Insurance information can be overwhelming and confusing to many people. As an independent licensed agent I can explain things to you in simple terms so you feel comfortable making a decision. Then I can help you choose and enroll in a plan that you feel fits your needs.

By the way, it doesn’t cost you any more if you enroll in a Medicare Insurance plan through me as an independent agent versus directly with an insurance company either over the phone or via the Internet, since I get paid by the insurance companies for your enrollment. Plus you will have personalized service by a local agent. If you would like my assistance, please call me at 941-404-5334.

By calling this number, I understand I will be directed to a licensed insurance sales agent.

Please take a few seconds to read what my actual clients have to say about my personalized service in their own words by clicking this link. Insurance Agents Reviews