How a Provider Gets Paid

L.A. Care pays providers in these ways:

  • Capitation payments
    • L.A. Care pays some providers a set amount of money every month for each L.A. Care member. This is called a capitation payment. L.A. Care and providers work together to decide on the payment amount.
  • Fee-for-service payments (FFS)
    • Some providers give care to L.A. Care members and then send L.A. Care a bill for the services they provided. This is called an FFS payment. L.A. Care and providers work together to decide how much each service costs.
  • Provider Incentive Programs
    L.A. Care offers providers incentives to improve your care and your experience with L.A. Care providers. These programs help improve:
    • Quality of care
    • Access and availability to care and services
    • Treatments provided
    • Member satisfaction

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