The phrase "to receive a referral" means that someone has recommended or suggested your name or services to another person or business. Full definition
Along the same lines, clinicians who tried to sign up on panels as «Play Therapists» were frequently denied membership on panels or didn't receive referrals from insurance company case managers. (myplaytherapypage.com)
However, I do not receive referral fees from any financial advisor. (moneysense.ca)
In addition to food assistance, emergency pharmacy assistance and mental health counseling, visitors to the center can receive referrals for public schools, case management and legal consultation. (manhattantimesnews.com)