Is This My Bill?

From Ambulatory Health Care Program for Students and Fellows 2003-2004 p. 7.

"Generally, charges generated in connection with referrals are billed directly to the patient, not to UHS. DO NOT IGNORE THESE BILLS. When you receive itemized statement for referrals arranged by UHS, forward them immediately to the UHS Benefits Office for review and proper handling. The statements must be in their original form for the purpose of reimbursement or payment to the provider. If you have received services for which charges were filed and processed by your insurance company (SHP), and explanation of benefits (EOB) from SHP along with the itemized billing statement should be forwarded to the UHS Benefits Office for review. This information is necessary in determining payment to the provider and reimbursement to the subscriber, if warranted. PHOTOCOPIES ARE UNACCEPTABLE AND CANNOT BE PROCESSED. Bills for services covered by UHS will be paid promptly. Self-referrals to specialists will not be paid under any circumstances."

Billing/benefits questions: 410-955-3872
UHS Benefits Office: 144 Blalock (map)

1. When you receive a bill (statement) for a referral to a doctor, hospital, or pediatrician take this bill and the explanation of benefits (EOB) (if also received) to 144 Blalock as soon as possible. DO NOT DELAY OR WAIT! Explain that you are a postdoctoral fellow and ask them to pay this bill (this may take a few days).
2. If you receive a subsequent bill for the same procedure, contact the UHS benefis office or take the bill to Blalock 144 and ask if you need to pay the bill. Do this as soon as you receive the next bill. Do not assume that the bill has already been paid.
3. If you are unsure if a bill is your responsibility, take it to 144 Blalock or contact the UHS benefits office at 410-955-3872.