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Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
給付内容説明書（EOB） (kyūfu naiyō setsumeisho)
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is a document sent by your insurer after a medical claim is processed. It details the services billed, the amount the provider charged, what the insurer paid, any adjustments, and what you owe. An EOB is not a bill — it is a summary of how a claim was handled. Reviewing your EOB helps you catch billing errors, verify that claims were processed correctly, and understand your remaining deductible and out-of-pocket balance.
Patients should compare each EOB against the provider's actual bill to identify discrepancies before paying.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Explanation of Benefits (EOB) |
| Japanese (日本語) | 給付内容説明書（EOB） |
| Chinese (中文) | 福利说明书 |
| Korean (한국어) | 급여 설명서 |
| Portuguese | Explicação de Benefícios |
| Spanish | Explicación de Beneficios |
| Filipino | Paliwanag ng Benepisyo |
| Thai | เอกสารอธิบายสิทธิประโยชน์ |
| Vietnamese | Giải thích quyền lợi bảo hiểm |
| Romanization | kyūfu naiyō setsumeisho |
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