(1) A physician currently a participating physician in the Medicare assignment program under 42 U.S.C. 1395 (b)(3)(B) II shall post a notice reading:
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(Physician’s name) is participating in the Medicare Assignment Program. The physician will not charge you fees above the Medicare determined annual deductible and the per visit copayment. Ask your physician for more information concerning your fees.
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(2) A physician not currently a participating physician in the Medicare assignment program under 42 U.S.C. 1395 (b)(3)(B) II shall post a notice reading:
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(Physician’s name) is not participating in the Medicare Assignment Program and may legally charge you fees in addition to the Medicare determined annual deductible and per visit copayment. Ask your physician for more information concerning your fees.
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(3) The Oregon Medical Board shall establish by rule the dimension and design for the printing and posting of the sign so as to assure that it can be seen and read by Medicare beneficiaries.
(4) If the physician has reasonable cause to believe that the patient cannot read the sign or cannot comprehend its content, the physician shall endeavor to explain the meaning of the notice. [1987 c.379 §§2,3,4,5]
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