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Continuity of Care

Continuity of care protections let a patient keep seeing a provider at in-network rates for a limited time when the doctor leaves the network or coverage changes during treatment. They typically apply to pregnancy, serious conditions, and ongoing courses of care.

What happens if my doctor leaves my plan’s network mid-year?

June 30, 2026June 28, 2026 by HealthInsuranceFAQs

You can keep seeing the provider at out-of-network rates, switch to an in-network provider, or, in many cases, request continuity of care to finish active treatment at in-network cost for a limited time, especially during pregnancy or a serious illness.

Categories Plans & Coverage Tags Continuity of Care, Provider Networks

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