selfpayment
Selfpayment, or self-payment, is the act of paying directly for goods or services by the consumer without involvement of a third-party payer such as an insurer, employer-based plan, or government program. In healthcare, self-payment commonly refers to patients who cover the cost of medical care out of pocket. In other sectors, self-payment can describe consumers who settle charges at the point of sale rather than using financing, installments, or third-party billing.
In healthcare, self-payment occurs when patients do not claim reimbursement from a health plan or when services
In commerce and digital platforms, self-payment describes customers who settle charges directly, such as via cash,
Advantages of self-payment include greater cost visibility and control, direct and potentially quicker transactions, and the