Do your healthcare bills confuse you? Government and state laws require doctors, hospitals, ambulance services, therapists, and other caregivers to use different bill forms and sometimes-different terms for treatment. You may receive a lot of paper after a doctor or hospital visit, and may be confused by these bills and the words on them.

As a patient, you should be involved in your medical treatment and in paying for your healthcare. This document will help you understand your health insurance policy and care payment process.