LETTERS OF AGREEMENT AND SINGLE CASE AGREEMENTS: HOW TO AVOID DENIALSLetters of Agreement • May 31st, 2018
Contract Type FiledMay 31st, 2018Hospitals often execute Letters of Agreements (LOA) and Single Case Agreements (SCA) with an insurance payer when the provider is not considered an in-network provider with the patient’s insurance plan. LOA and SCA are usually executed at the time of admission when the patient presents with a non-contracted insurance plan. However, they may also be executed prior to admission, when the patient is ready for transfer, or at any point during the stay.