is it illegal to waive a patients deductible
Routine Waiving. In most states, it is illegal to routinely waive copays and deductibles for patients. Health care providers who do this may be charged with the crime of health insurance fraud because they are claiming the wrong amount for services when they make insurance claims.ost health insurance plans require patients to pay a copay for services. For example, the patient must pay $10 upfront for a doctor's visit and the insurance company pays the rest of the bill. In addition, patients may have to pay out-of-pocket all costs up to their deductible on their insurance policy.