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Phase 1: Enactment & build · Step 1.6

Sign up providers & set participation rules

Months 6–18 · UHA Provider Enrollment; state licensing boardsDiscuss this step
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Task 1.6.4 of 6

Set opt-out rules: a 2-year all-or-nothing commitment; opted-out providers must post a notice and give patients written fee estimates.

Who does it
UHA
When
Month 6
Trade-off

A strict 2-year opt-out keeps capacity in UHP but may push some physicians to retire rather than choose.

Part of: Sign up providers & set participation rules

Every licensed provider that wants to bill UHP signs one participation agreement. Participating providers accept UHP payment as payment in full (no balance billing). Opted-out providers may see patients privately but cannot bill UHP for anyone.

This step changes 8 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.