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Out-of-Network Provider
A doctor, hospital or clinic that does not have a contract with your health plan. Using one usually means higher out-of-pocket costs, and some plans may not cover it at all except in emergencies.
Example
You see a specialist who is out-of-network, so you pay a larger share of the bill than you would with an in-network doctor.
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