Guide
The Federal IDR Timeline: Every No Surprises Act Deadline, Step by Step
Every deadline in the federal IDR process, from the payer's initial payment through open negotiation, IDR initiation, offers, determination and payment.
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Resources
Practical guides to the No Surprises Act, open negotiation and federal IDR: the deadlines, the eligibility rules and the details that decide outcomes. New to the terminology? Start with the glossary.
For Providers
Guide
Is Your Claim Eligible for Federal IDR? A Pre-Filing Checklist
Check these points before initiating federal IDR. The administrative fee is non-refundable, and ineligible disputes are one of the most common ways it's lost.
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Guide
Open Negotiation Under the No Surprises Act: How to Start and Use the 30 Business Days
Open negotiation is the required first step before federal IDR. When to send the notice, what it must contain, and how to use the 30-business-day period.
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Guide
The Qualifying Payment Amount (QPA): What It Is and Why It Isn't the Final Word
What the QPA is, how plans calculate it, what they must disclose, and why an IDR arbitrator must weigh it alongside other factors.
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Guide
Federal vs. State IDR: Which Dispute Process Applies to Your Claim?
Some out-of-network claims go to federal IDR, others to a state process. How plan funding, plan location and state law decide which one applies.
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Article
Navigating the No Surprises Act: A Provider's Guide
An overview of the No Surprises Act for healthcare providers: the IDR process, good faith estimates, patient consent, and what it means for out-of-network billing.
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For Patients
Blog Post
Understanding Your Rights: How the No Surprises Act Protects Patients
A plain-language explanation for patients of how the No Surprises Act protects them from unexpected out-of-network medical bills.
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