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Hoyt

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5. They can collect the deductible upfront. Many don't, especially since
Wed Jan 15, 2020, 09:10 PM
Jan 2020

many Medicare beneficiaries have supplemental policies that cover deductible. They can also check electronically with Medicare to see if your deductible has been paid while you are in office.

If they collect deductible, or a portion of it, and Medicare pays because deductible was already covered, they are supposed to refund any overpayment.

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