A total contract amount defined in the contract is paid to the provider, breaking into sub-payments as per the specified frequency in the contract. For example $2400 at a monthly frequency for a one year contract will be paid as $200 per month. If a regular amount is specified, the same amount is paid to the provider on a recurring basis as per the specified frequency. For example, a regular payment of $1000 at a monthly frequency will be paid as $1000 each month.