In which of the following prepaid dental programs must the dentist accept the amount paid by the carrier as payment in full and not bill the patient for the difference?

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A fixed fee schedule is an established fee for any treatment received by the patient.Under government programs such as Medicaid,the dentist must accept the amount paid by the carrier as payment in full and may not bill the patient for the difference.
In the usual,customary,and reasonable (UCR)system,the payment can still be low,and the patient usually is responsible.
Under most schedule of benefits plans,the patient is responsible for the difference between what the carrier will pay and what the dentist actually charges.
A schedule of benefits is also known as a table of allowances or a schedule of allowances.Under most schedule of benefits plans,the patient is responsible for the difference between what the carrier will pay and what the dentist actually charges.

In Which of the Following Prepaid Dental Programs Must the Dentist