Will the insurer pay the clinic, or will you pay first?
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Practical guideOctober 10, 20263 min read

Will the insurer pay the clinic, or will you pay first?

A policy does not make every clinic visit cashless. Before treatment, find out where you may go, what needs approval and who will settle the bill. In an emergency, seek urgent help first.

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What you need to know

A policy does not make every clinic visit cashless. Before treatment, find out where you may go, what needs approval and who will settle the bill. In an emergency, seek urgent help first.

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Chapter 1

Two payment routes

Wizer's visitor terms describe direct payment to a provider clinic and reimbursement after the patient pays a clinic outside its network. Neither route promises payment for excluded care. Limits, a deductible and the exact policy still matter.

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Chapter 2

Call the number on your policy

Tell assistance what happened and ask which clinic to use, whether the visit needs approval and how the bill will be handled. Wizer's published visitor terms require prompt notification; Unison's incoming-tourist terms have their own notification and document deadlines. Follow the terms of your issued policy.

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Chapter 3

If you paid yourself

Keep the medical report, diagnosis, itemised invoice and payment receipt. Ask the insurer which other documents it needs and when to submit them. GeoCover can help you find the insurer's contact, but only the insurer decides a claim.

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Use the issued policy document for exact benefits, limits, dates, exclusions, and insurer terms.

Questions answered clearly

FAQ

01Does a network clinic mean free treatment?+
No. A deductible, a limit, an exclusion or an approval requirement may still apply.
02What if the situation is life-threatening?+
Call Georgia's emergency number 112 or get urgent care, then contact the insurer as soon as you can.

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