Common use of Medical Debt Clause in Contracts

Medical Debt. The parties agree to work collaboratively in assisting employees with medical indebtedness to the Employer, subject to compliance with HIPAA. As part of this effort, caregivers who voluntarily come forward will be assisted with establishing charity care eligibility and/or reasonable payment plans agreed to by the employees and within Swedish parameters. Caregivers referred to a collection agency may also request reconsideration on the grounds that the Employer did not properly follow any applicable billing policy before the referral to collection. For caregivers qualifying for financial assistance under such circumstances, collections may be called back with collection fees waived. The Employer and the Wellness Committee will work together to make reasonable resources available at employee forums and other events to educate caregivers on the above benefits available to them, including the Medical Plan Assistance Program (MPAP). The MPAP Application Form will be made available on the Swedish benefits website. Employees covered under Swedish insurance plans who have outstanding balances to Swedish facilities and/or providers will be offered reasonable payments plans upon request. Employees that comply with the payment plans will not be subject to collections or garnishment.

Medical Debt. The parties agree to work collaboratively in assisting employees with medical indebtedness to the Employer, subject to compliance with HIPAA. As part of this effort, caregivers who voluntarily come forward will be assisted with establishing charity care eligibility and/or reasonable payment plans agreed to by the employees and within Swedish parameters. Caregivers referred to a collection agency may also request reconsideration on the grounds that the Employer did not properly follow any applicable billing policy before the referral to collection. For caregivers qualifying for financial assistance under such circumstances, collections may be called back with collection fees waived. The Employer and the Wellness Committee will work together to make reasonable resources available at employee forums and other events to educate caregivers on the above benefits available to them, including the Medical Plan Assistance Program (MPAP). The MPAP Application Form will be made available on the Swedish benefits website. Employees covered under Swedish insurance plans who have outstanding balances to Swedish facilities and/or providers will be offered reasonable payments payment plans upon request. Employees that comply with the payment plans will not be subject to collections or garnishment.