Insurance Assignment Program

This section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Send all comments or additions to:    Frankp@chiro.org

By Marilyn Gard

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It is our desire to assist our patients whenever possible. The following insurance assignment program allows you, our patient, to receive the care you need without undue financial strain.

1. Waiting for insurance payment is a courtesy provided by this clinic. We reserve the right to withdraw this courtesy at any time. We will bill your insurance company and accept assignment of benefits during your corrective care period. We must receive your completed coverage verification prior to accepting assignment. Direct assignment will be discontinued when you have finished corrective care and a supportive health care program is recommended. We will notify you of the change.

2. All deductible amounts must be paid by you in advance of the first billing. Also, you may stay current with your percentage of responsibility (usually 20%.) This must be paid at least weekly.

3. The insurance carriers are billed on specific 30-day cycles. It is your responsibility to supply this office with necessary forms to complete the billing.

4. If you receive payment from your insurance carrier during the period which the clinic has accepted assignment of benefits, you are to bring the check into this office within one week of receipt and endorse it over to the clinic. Failure to do this will result in collection action.

5. If you discontinue your care for any reason other than discharge by the doctor, you will be responsible for any unpaid balance regardless of any claims submitted to your insurance company.

6. This clinic does not promise that an insurance company will pay. In the event that the insurance company disputes or rejects the claim, it will be the patient’s responsibility to pay the charges and pursue reimbursement from the insurance company.

I have read the above provisions and wish to participate in the insurance assignment program. I hereby agree to abide by the provisions of this program as specified above.

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Patient’s Signature                    Date

Thanks to Marilyn Gard for the use of her files!

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