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Cleveland Clinic Mandates Upfront Copays, Access Concerns Rise

5/17/2025

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Starting June 1, Cleveland Clinic mandates that patients pay health insurance copays upfront for nonemergency outpatient visits. Critics warn this could hinder access to care for low-income individuals, while supporters argue it modernizes healthcare practices. Notably, Medicaid and traditional Medicare patients are exempt, but worries about financial strain and access persist.

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Starting June 1, Cleveland Clinic mandates that patients pay health insurance copays upfront for nonemergency outpatient visits. Critics warn this could hinder access to care for low-income individuals, while supporters argue it modernizes healthcare practices. Notably, Medicaid and traditional Medicare patients are exempt, but worries about financial strain and access persist.