Out-of-Network
Medicare Glossary
Doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers that do not have a contract with your health insurance plan. Using out-of-network providers usually costs you more, and some plan types (like HMOs) may not cover out-of-network care at all except in emergencies.
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