Bones are often used as symbols of fear and death, such as the ever popular skull and cross bones. Sadly, this gives bones a bad reputation at times. Bones may appear simple, but they are quite fascinating and serve many important functions. They have a life all their own.
Balance billing. Balance billing, sometimes also called extra billing, is the practice of a healthcare provider billing a patient for the difference between what the patient's health insurance chooses to reimburse and what the provider chooses to charge. Advocates of balance billing argue that it increases the incomes of high-quality healthcare providers, and serves as a measure of their dissatisfaction with insurance company fees. Critics say that balance billing lets providers raise charges through stealth rat
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1993 (also known as the Balance Billing Act) says non-participating providers may not bill you for more than 115% of the TRICARE allowed amount. If you are charged more than 115% of the TRICARE allowed amount, contact your Regional Contractor to find out if your doctor is violating a federal law. For dates of service January 1, 1999 and after, all non-participating providers must follow the guidelines of the Balance Billing Act.