No. Once private health care insurance is assigned, the hospital or healthcare provider may not bill the Direct Reimbursement Program for any balance due. A sexual assault survivor may file a regular claim application with OVS and if eligible, be reimbursed for any non-covered medical expenses related to the sexual assault.
If a sexual assault survivor used their insurance to pay for the cost of the exam, but insurance did not cover 100% of the bill, can the hospital or provider charge OVS for the balance?