Financial Agreement
Thank you for choosing us for your eye care. We are committed to providing you with quality and affordable health care. Some of our patients have had questions regarding patient and insurance responsibility for services rendered, so we have developed this financial agreement. Once you have finished reading please sign in the space provided. A copy will be provided to you upon request.
1. Insurance: We participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare. An up-to-date insurance card is expected at each visit. Knowing your insurance benefits is your responsibility. Please contact your insurance company with any questions you may have regarding your coverage.
2. Co-payments and deductibles: All co-payments and deductibles must be paid at the time of service. This arrangement is part of your contract with your insurance company.
3. Non-covered services: Please be aware some - and perhaps all - of the services you receive may be noncovered or not considered reasonable or necessary by Medicare or other insurers. You must pay for these services in full at the time of visit.
4. Proof of insurance: All patients must complete our patient information from form before seeing the doctor. We must obtain a copy of your driver’s license and current valid insurance. If you fail to provide us with the correct insurance information in a timely manner, you may be responsible for the balance of a claim.
5. Claims submission: We will submit your claims and assist you in any way we reasonably can to help get your claims paid. Your insurance company may need you to supply certain information directly. It is your responsibility to comply with their request. Please be aware that the balance of your claim is your responsibility whether or not your insurance company pays your claim. Your insurance benefit is a contract between you and your insurance company we are not party to that contract.
6. Coverage changes: If your insurance changes, please notify us before your next visit so we can make the appropriate changes to help you receive your maximum benefits. If your insurance company does not pay your claim in 45 days, the balance will automatically be billed to you.
7. Nonpayment: If your account is over 90 days past due, you will receive a letter stating that you have 20 days to pay your account in full. Partial payments will not be accepted unless otherwise negotiated. Please be aware that if a balance remains unpaid, we may will refer your account to a collection agency.
Our practice is committed to providing the best treatment to our patients. Our prices are representative of the usual and customary charges for our area. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.