Will providers accept payment terms, i.e. spread payments over a period of months?
In all cases, you should discuss the costs of medical or dental services and payment requirements with your provider(s) in advance of any high-cost procedure. At Group Health Cooperative, the in-network Designated Provider, you have 3 months to pay your claims balance in full. If you need longer to pay, i.e., for an elective surgery or high-cost procedure, you can work with Group Health Cooperative to obtain approval for a longer payment schedule. You will need to work with out-of-network providers on an agreeable payment schedule.
