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Your plan´s rules and costs may differ for some types of care. Knowing these rules can help you control your costs and get the right care in the right setting.
Most medical plans do not include coverage for many dental services. Often, dental services are covered under a separate plan. Like medical plans, most dental plans have specific out-of-pocket costs, like coinsurance, copayments and deductibles.
Health plans negotiate the price of medical services with certain doctors, hospitals, labs and other providers.
After you visit a provider, you may get a bill telling you how much you have to pay.
If you're an active-duty service member or a veteran, this article will explain your healthcare choices.
Suppose you receive care in a hospital that is in your health plan´s provider network. You may still get a bill from providers who treated you at the hospital but are not part of your plan´s network.