A statement on a medical expense claim form that, if signed by the claimant, directs an insurer to pay benefits directly to a health care provider rather than to the claimant.

The procedure by which a patient may have the reimbursement sent to a provider if the provider is one of the types to whom we do not offer contracts, such as opticians, hearing aid dispensers, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. If we offer a contract to a particular provider type and a specific provider within that type chooses not to contract , the reimbursement cannot be sent to the provider even if the patient wants it to be. See "Non-Contracting Provider".

the payment of medical benefits directly to a provider of care rather than to a member. Generally requires either a contract between the health plan and the provider, or a written release from the subscriber to the provider allowing the provider to bill the health plan.

A procedure whereby the subscriber authorizes the carrier to make payment of allowable benefits directly to the provider.

form that indicates to whom benefits should be paid. Signing this form indicates that payment will go to the provider.

A method where the person receiving the dental benefits assigns the payment of those benefits to a dentist or hospital.

A procedure whereby a person authorizes payment of any allowable benefits directly to a healthcare provider.

The transfer of benefits to another. This could be used to assign a portion of the death proceeds to someone other than the original beneficiary(ies) named when the policy was issued.

A clause in a benefits policy that allows the plan member to direct the payment by Alberta Blue Cross directly to a dentist or other service provider. The plan member does this by signing the assignment box on the top right hand corner of the claim form. Not all benefits can be paid on assignment. Contact Customer Services for verification of what products and services can be paid through assignment.

When the patient or guardian signs the Assignment of Benefits form so insurance payments are sent directly to the hospital.

The practice of a beneficiary instructing an insurer to pay benefits directly to the provider of services.

When a policy holder assigns payment of benefits to a hospital or health care provider, it is referred to as an assignment of benefits.

In most cases, certain benefits can be paid directly to a provider, once the insured person signs a transfer form approving this.

A method where the person receiving the medical or dental benefits assigns the payment of those benefits to a provider of service.

Form signed by the policy holder that allows the third party payer to pay the provider directly. Without an AOB, payment might be sent to the policy holder.

A clause in an insurance policy that allows the insured person to direct the payment by the carrier to the dentist. The insured person does this by signing the assignment box on the claim form, or by signing a signature on file form.

An arrangement made by you, directing your insurance company to pay your doctor or other health care provider directly, instead of issuing payments to you.

An authorization directing an insurer to make payment directly to a provider of benefits, such as a physician or dentist, rather than to the insured.

Authorization for your health plan to pay benefits directly to the health care provider.

The signed transfer of certain benefits by the insured person to a third party.

This is when a covered person authorizes his or her benefits plan to send the payment for dental services directly to the treating dentist. Delta Dental automatically sends payment for covered services to participating dentists.

An agreement in which you instruct your insurance organizations to pay the hospital, physician or medical supplier directly for your medical services. Your insurance organization decides the payment rate and your responsible portion.

A process through which a doctor or supplier agrees to accept Medicare's approved amount as payment in full for services rendered (except for deductible and coinsurance amounts payable by the patient).

Agreement to receive direct payment (Medicare-allowable) as payment in full; a home care company's agreement to receive direct payment as payment in full for products and services provided to the Medicare beneficiary.

There are times when you (the insurance "subscriber") can ask your insurance company (the "carrier") to pay allowable benefits directly to the doctor or hospital ("the provider"). This term refers to that process.

Health insurance benefits are usually paid directly to the insured person. This policy provision allows the insured person (or his/her legal representative) to make arrangements to have all or a portion of the benefits paid directly to the provider or providers of their care.

This form, signed by the patient or his/her guardian, enables the physician or other medical provider to directly receive insurance payments for medical services.

A procedure where a covered person authorizes the insurer to make payment directly to the dentist for any allowable benefits rendered.

A written authorization by the patient/insured to make payment to the provider of services (hospital, physician, home care company, etc.) directly.

When an insured arranges for the plan to pay someone else directly, usually the physician or hospital.

An insured individual authorizes his or her health benefits plan to directly pay a health care provided for covered services. Traditional health insurance plans pay benefits directly to the insured individual.

When you assign benefits, you sign a document allowing your hospital or doctor to collect your health insurance benefits directly from your health carrier. Otherwise, you pay for the treatment and then the company reimburses you.

Your signed authorization to your medical provider, doctor or hospital, assigning the payment to be made directly to them for your medical treatment.

Authorization by the insured that allows the insurer or claims payer to submit benefit payments directly to the medical care provider.

Method used when a claimant directs that payment be made directly to the health care provider by the health plan.