JON J. ATIGA M.D. OFFICE FINANCIAL POLICY
We are committed to providing all our patients with the best possible medical care. If you have medical insurance, we are anxious to help you receive your maximum allowable benefit. In order to achieve these goals, we need your assistance and your understanding of our payment policy.
ALL PATIENTS: The patient is responsible for all services rendered regardless of insurance coverage. The full responsibility of payments rest with YOU.
CASH PATIENTS: All services are rendered on a cash basis and must be paid in full at the time of service. Financing and financial assistance is available.
PRIVATE INSURANCE: We must have a fully completed and signed insurance form at the time of service. If you cannot supply us with all the necessary billing information your account will be handled the same as a cash patient. Deductible and copays are due at the time of service.
PPO: We must have a copy of both sides of your insurance card on file. All co-payments are due at the time of
HMO: ALL HMO patients must be assigned to Jon J. Atiga M.D. under the medical group Vantage or Primecare or Alpha Medical group at the time of the visit. If you are not assigned to Jon J. Atiga at the time of visit you will be responsible for the charges should your insurance deny payment. Co-payment must be made at time of service.
Amounts which are over 60 days past due by an insurance company are immediately due from the patient. Amounts which are over 90 days past due are subject to collection procedures which could include small claims court or a 1- - 12 % service charge per month on the unpaid balance. Account sent to a collection agency will include an additional $10.00 transferring fee.
If at any time you should experience financial hardship, please make this office aware of the situation. We are willing to make special arrangements for those patients who need extra help. If you need to make arrangements, please ask to speak to the office manager,
I have read and understand all of the above.
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