Getting services and supplies from a doctor, provider, or supplier who accepts assignment can reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
- Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. In some cases they must accept assignment, like when they have a participation agreement with Medicare and give you Medicare-covered services.
- If a doctor, provider, or supplier accepts assignment, they agree to only charge you the Medicare deductible or coinsurance amount and will wait for Medicare to pay its share.
