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Using Your Health Reimbursement Arrangement
We make it easy to access and use your account funds. There are two
ways to pay for health care.
1. Use Your Payment Card: This is the simplest way to purchase
health care! Provide your card to a qualified merchant or
provider, and they will swipe your card like any other credit or
debit card to pay for your purchase.
2. Pay with Personal Funds and Request Reimbursement: Pay using
your own personal credit card, cash, or check and keep your itemized receipt as documentation.
Then, log on to your online account to file for reimbursement and upload documentation. You can
receive reimbursement funds via check or direct deposit.
Tip: Set up direct deposit online to receive quicker reimbursements.
How to Pay at…
• The Doctor, Dentist, Eye Doctor, or Hospital. When you pay for health care at the doctor, dentist,
eye doctor, or hospital, be sure to always present your health insurance ID card first to ensure
proper processing of your charges.
If you are asked to pay a copay, you may pay with your payment card, or you may pay using
personal funds and request reimbursement online. Save your itemized receipt to submit as
documentation.
If you’re asked to pay for additional charges, do not pay your provider until the claim is processed
by your health plan and you receive your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in the mail. This helps avoid
overpayment. Compare your EOB with the provider bill to verify the amount being charged by your
provider is the same as the patient balance on the EOB. You may then pay using your payment
card, or pay using personal funds and request reimbursement online using your EOB or itemized
provider bill as documentation.
• The Pharmacy. When purchasing prescriptions, be sure to always present your health insurance ID
card first to ensure proper processing of your charges. You may pay with your payment card, or you
may pay using personal funds and request reimbursement from your account. Save your itemized
receipts to submit as documentation, as you may be required to substantiate the expense.
Learn more about HRAs!
www.ConnectYourCare.com/hravideo
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