Changes to Copayments at Physician Offices
UPMC physician offices (excluding those in New York) are transitioning away from accepting cash payments by the end of 2026. Learn when your region is transitioning to digital, non-cash payments, and what options are available to you to pay your copayment and associated fees when seeking care from a UPMC physician’s office.
- Central Pa.: Aug. 1, 2026.
- Northwest Pa, North Central Pa., West Central Pa., Maryland and West Virginia: Sept. 1, 2026.
- Southwestern Pa.: Oct. 3, 2026.
*Hospital Based Clinics and other hospital related services, are excluded
How Can I Pay?
The following are all approved ways to pay at a physician office:
Before Arrival:
In Person:
- Credit or debit card
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) card
- Digital wallet (Apple Pay or Google Pay)
- Check
Please speak with a member of the office team at your UPMC location to discuss any other payment or billing options. Services will not be denied if you do not have a non-cash method of payment at the time of your visit.
Paying Your UPMC Bill
Looking for ways to pay a bill received from a hospital stay or that you received in the mail? Visit Pay My Bill.
