Q1. What is a direct billing claim?
Ans: A direct billing claim is an arrangement where medical service providers send their bills directly to the insurance company or its third-party administrator, simplifying the billing process for the insured individual.
Q2. What is co-payment?
Ans: Co-payment refers to the portion of eligible expenses, often expressed as a percentage, that insured individuals must pay for certain health services covered by the insurance contract. This amount is not reimbursed and is deducted from the total claim.
Q3. Do I need to make payments when I visit a hospital or clinic?
Ans: You may be required to pay a deductible or coinsurance amount, depending on your plan's terms and conditions.
Q4. What is a reimbursement claim?
Ans: A reimbursement claim involves the insured person seeking repayment for medical expenses incurred at a non-network facility or outside the geographical coverage specified by the policy.
Q5. How can I submit a reimbursement claim?
Ans: Before submitting a reimbursement claim to HAYAH, make sure that you've completed all sections of the claim form and attached all necessary supporting documents. You can submit your claim through the TPA Mobile App.
Q6. How long does it take to process a medical reimbursement claim?
Ans: HAYAH insurance usually processes claims related to medical reimbursement in up to 10 working days.
Q7. In case there is a need for pre-approval, what process should I follow?
Ans: The pre-approval process is typically handled by your network provider. Out-of-network services may not require pre-approval.
Q8. How long shall I wait for pre-approval?
Ans: Pre-approval is started once your network provider submits all relevant medical information. The approval for valid services, as per your policy's terms and conditions, is usually granted within 2 to 24 hours.
Q9. What do you mean by non-network provider?
Ans: A non-network provider refers to a healthcare service provider that is not part of the applicable network under your health insurance plan.
Q10. What do I need to do when going to a hospital or clinic?
Ans: When visiting a hospital or clinic, you will be required to carry your HAYAH medical card and another type of identification like your Emirates ID or valid passport. In case you're going to a provider outside your network, make sure to carry the reimbursement claim form.
Q11. What is a provider?
Ans: A provider is a healthcare professional or facility that offers medical services, including doctors, specialists, nurses, health centres, physical therapists, laboratories, and hospitals.
Q12. When do I need pre-approval?
Ans: Pre-approval is needed for elective health services and services covered by your insurance plan such as hospitalisation, diagnostics (like MRI and CT scans), surgery, dental services, long-term medication, optical services, nursing at home, alternative medicine, regular examinations, physiotherapy, and psychiatric treatment.
Q13. What is a network?
Ans: A network consists of contracted healthcare providers that offer healthcare services to members of the specific health insurance policy via direct billing.
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