While your Start Health benefits are designed to be in line with providers' cash rates, sometimes your Start Health benefit may not fully cover what your provider is willing to accept. That's where Start Shield comes in.
Start Shield is designed to work alongside your Start Health plan by helping address eligible amounts that remain when a provider's charges exceed your Start Health benefits.
If you receive a bill that's higher than your Start Health benefits:
When does Start Shield apply?
Emergency Care
Planned Procedures
Financial assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Start Shield Terms of Service.
