What is an in-network provider?

In the state of Washington, an in-network provider is a health care provider or facility that has agreed to an agreement with a health insurer to provide services to its customers or members at a predetermined rate. An in-network provider must be approved by the insurer to offer health care services to its customers for a discounted rate. In-network providers offer several advantages for health insurance customers. First, there are usually no balance billing issues when using an in-network provider since they have agreed to predetermined rates with the insurance company. As a result, customers do not run the risk of unknowingly being charged higher rates than those covered by their insurance. In addition, the customer’s out-of-pocket expenses are often lower when using an in-network provider since they already have a predetermined agreement in place. In order to find out if a particular provider is considered to be an in-network provider with an insurer, it is important to check with the health plan administrator or the provider’s office. Usually, a list of in-network providers is available online or through the health plan administrator. Customers may also call the provider directly to make sure they are in-network.

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