The provider should have the patient sign a(n) ________ of benefits statement under which the provider agrees to prepare healthcare claims for the patient and to receive payments directly from the payer. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


assignment
By signing an assignment of benefits statement, the patient allows the provider to prepare healthcare claims for the patient, to receive payments directly from the payer, and to accept a payer's allowed charge.

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