The doctor's recommendations are based on a desire to see you get well and stay well. Chiropractic care is covered under many insurance plans. Most of our patients that have health or accident insurance will fall under one of the plans discussed in this policy. Regardless of your coverage, the doctor will suggest the chiropractic care he thinks you need. We ask that you read and understand our policy as it applies to your particular situation.
PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE
We request that 100% of each visit be paid at the time of the visit. We are happy to accept cash, personal checks, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
Your insurance is an agreement between you and your insurance company, not between your insurance company and our office. We cannot be certain if your insurance covers chiropractic, although most policies do provide coverage. The amount they pay varies from one policy to another. When possible, we will verify benefits on your insurance; however, the benefits quoted to us by your insurance company are not a guarantee of payment. As a courtesy to you, our office will complete any necessary insurance forms at no additional charge, and file them with your insurance company to help you collect. It is to be understood and agreed that any services rendered are charged to you directly and you are personally responsible for payment of any non-covered services, deductibles or co-pays. You may also pay the full amount due each day thereby qualifying for our Time of Service discounted fees. You may then submit the bill to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
“ON THE JOB” INJURY (Worker’s Compensation)
At this time, we are not providers for any Worker's Compensation insurance plans. If you are injured on the job, and want your care paid for by your employer, you will need to be cared for by a physician in the insurance network. We apologize for any inconvenience.
PERSONAL INJURY OR AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Please present your auto insurance card, your health insurance card, and tell us if you have retained an attorney.
There are four options available to the PI patient:
1. Pay cash for your care and we will submit reports whenever necessary.
2. We will bill (accept assignment) from the Med Pay portion of your auto insurance.
3. We will accept a Letter of Protection or Doctor’s Lien from an attorney and await payment at the time of settlement as long as you remain an active patient.
4. We will bill your standard health insurance plan and you will be responsible for all co-pays and deductibles as they are incurred.
Although you are ultimately responsible for your bill, we will wait for settlement of your claim for up to six months after your care is completed. Once the claim is settled or if you suspend or terminate care, any fees for
services are due immediately.
MEDICARE
We do accept assignment from Medicare. The check is usually sent directly to our office in payment of the services that Medicare will cover which for Chiropractors is ONLY manual manipulation of the spine. Medicare pays 80% of the allowable fee once the deductible has been met. You are required to pay the deductible and the remaining 20%. All other services we provide are NON-COVERED. These services include, but are not limited to, examinations, therapies, orthotics, supports, and/or nutritional supplements. Medicare patients are fully responsible for charges of non-covered services. Secondary insurance may or may not pay for these noncovered services. Our office completes and files the forms for Medicare at no charge.
SECONDARY INSURANCE
Please inform us of any secondary insurance you may have. We will assist you if you need help in filing.
FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNTS/MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Please inform us if you have a medical savings account, sometimes known as a 'flex plan'. We will be happy to provide you with a statement of your charges for reimbursement.
INSURANCE FORMS/PAYMENT
If you receive any correspondence from your insurance carrier pertaining to the care you have received at this office or a request for more information regarding your care, please bring it in as soon as possible. It is very important that we keep your file as up-to-date as possible. Occasionally, either by mistake, or due to provisions in your policy, the check issued by the insurance company for payment of services rendered in our office may come to you instead of our office. If you should receive any unexpected check in the mail, please contact us to see if it does represent payment of your bill here.
I have read and understand the payment policy of Green Chiropractic. I understand that my insurance is an arrangement between myself and my insurance company, NOT between Green Chiropractic and my insurance company. I request that Green Chiropractic prepare the customary forms at no charge so that I may obtain insurance benefits. I also understand that if my insurance does not respond within 60 days, or if I suspend or terminate my schedule of care as prescribed by the doctors at Green Chiropractic that fees will be due and payable immediately.