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title: What are Site of Care Incentives?
description: "In May 2023, the health plan adopted Site of Care Incentives to promote the use of **independent labs** and **freestanding, independent radiology facilities**. When covered individuals use these independent facilities, it drives out of pocket cost down for you, and…"
url: "https://laborfunds.org/faqs/what-are-site-of-care-incentives/"
updated: "2024-04-08"
category: "Health & Welfare"
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# What are Site of Care Incentives?

In May 2023, the health plan adopted Site of Care Incentives to promote the use of **independent labs** and **freestanding, independent radiology facilities**. When covered individuals use these independent facilities, it drives out of pocket cost down for you, and the overall cost for the plan is significantly less.

Site of Care: **Labs**
When using labs, participants receive significant discounts for using independent labs, such as **Quest**or **LabCorp**. Both LabCorp and Quest facilities provide access in our most of our participant-populated areas. When participants and families use LabCorp and Quest labs, personal out-of-pocket cost are eliminated, with **$0 copay** AND **0% coinsurance**.

*Facility labs, such as hospital-owned labs, are covered under the health plan with covered individuals paying the deductible and 20% coinsurance.*

Site of Care: **Radiology**
When using radiology facilities for X-ray, MRI or other diagnostic imaging, independently owned, freestanding facilities, such as [Metro Imaging](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057113573803&__cft__[0]=AZVfoYjY9AqI-BtvINU8tgpmmalXfrmTh_8GwyV9_wwYzyqBRliektBmY0orarWD5QJwUsXC4_Seg5732TIDtO-0e6lFa_Myd4eKv5vdm_vd1hF9KYGF7dXTsfQ7Zq2k3Zkqe3pKrRbjh4OoIagYHsqNjnhAi3OqmJftUrX3KzB3SaMRzHiUy1WVnf7mfqS4sUA&__tn__=-]K-R) or [Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.facebook.com/DxImaging?__cft__[0]=AZVfoYjY9AqI-BtvINU8tgpmmalXfrmTh_8GwyV9_wwYzyqBRliektBmY0orarWD5QJwUsXC4_Seg5732TIDtO-0e6lFa_Myd4eKv5vdm_vd1hF9KYGF7dXTsfQ7Zq2k3Zkqe3pKrRbjh4OoIagYHsqNjnhAi3OqmJftUrX3KzB3SaMRzHiUy1WVnf7mfqS4sUA&__tn__=-]K-R) Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City, require a standard **$25 copay** w̳i̳t̳h̳ ̳n̳o̳ ̳d̳e̳d̳u̳c̳t̳i̳b̳l̳e̳. This includes Carpenters Wellness Center referrals to Metro Imaging.

Please note: The site of care radiology incentive for x-rays, MRIs and similar, receive a **$25 copay only when they are independently owned, freestanding imaging facilities**(*not hospital or physician group owned*). If you have any questions or would like to check if an in-network radiology facility near you meets the site of care incentive standards, please contact Participant Services.

*Radiology services performed within hospital-owned radiology centers are available to participants and families covered under the plan, with out-of-pocket costs including deductible and 20% coinsurance.*