In paying for services, the plans may, at their option, pay you, the provider or another third-party administrator. The plans also will make payments on behalf of an enrolled child to his/her parent who may not be enrolled in the plan or to a state Medicaid agency when required to do so by federal or state law. In these cases, the plans also have the right to make joint payments.

All payments are subject to applicable federal and state laws and regulations. When the plans make payments according to the information in this section, they're released from liability to anyone who disagrees with their decision to pay certain individuals or agencies.