For other care like hospital stays or sick child visits, it is possible that you may have to pay part of the cost. Copays are what you pay for each health care service you get.
Not everyone in the Vital Plan has copays. Your Vital Plan card will tell you if you have copays and what they are. Copays depend on the type of Vital Plan coverage you have. Your Vital Plan card says what type of coverage the Vital Plan has.
None of your doctors or providers can refuse to give you medically necessary services because you don’t pay your copays. But, First Medical and your providers can take steps to collect any copays you owe.
You should only have to pay your copay for your care. You should not be received billed for the rest of the cost of your care. If you receive billed for the rest of the cost, you can appeal. Look at Part 7 of your Beneficiary Manual to find out what to do if you get a bill for your care.