Do you accept my insurance for acupuncture treatments?
I am a preferred acupuncture provider for Aetna, UnitedHealth, Harvard Pilgrim, BCBS, MGB,Tufts, BMC, Fallon, MassHealth and few other plans. I will submit a claim directly to your insurance carrier if your policy covers your condition. Your responsibility is any copay or unmet deductible dictated by your insurance policy.
Do you accept my insurance for nutrition sessions?
I am a preferred nutrition provider for BCBS and HPHC, which usually cover at least 3 visits. Some Aetna plans also cover my services. If you have nutrition coverage, I will submit a claim to your insurance carrier, and your responsibility is the copay and any deductible dictated by your insurance carrier.
How do I find out if my specific plan covers your services?
Call member services for your plan. The number is on the back of your insurance card. Ask whether you have acupuncture or nutrition coverage. Also ask which conditions are covered, as some plans cover only specific conditions, such as back pain for acupuncture or diabetes for nutrition. You can also contact us with a photo of your card (front and back) and your date of birth, and we will check your benefits.
What is the self-pay cost without insurance?
- The initial visit is which includes up to a 1 hour intake plus treatment is $160 in Stow, $175 in Belmont.
- Follow up visits are $80 in Stow, $90 in Belmont.
- The initial visit is $180 in Stow and $195 in Belmont
- Follow up visits are $125 in Stow and $140 in Belmont.
Can I use my employers Flex-spending/HSA benefit?
Your pre-tax health Flex Spending Account (FSA) can be used to pay for acupuncture or nutrition sessions. If your employer issued an FSA Debit card, we will take that card for your convenience. If you do not have a flex spending card we will provide you with a Superbill you can submit to your plan administrator.
Do I pay a copay at the time of visit?
If your plan includes required copays, you pay the copay flat fee at the time of service.For those with coinsurance that is cacluated as a percentage of what the insurance covers so we usually bill that once we recieve an explanation of benefits (EOB)
If I have a deductible how does that work?
Your deductible is the amount you need to pay out of pocket before your insurance begins to contribute. If your deductible hasn’t been met, you are responsible for the insurance-allowed cost of your visit—even when we are in-network.
Once your deductible is met, your insurance may start covering a portion of your care, and you may then owe only a copay or coinsurance. We’re happy to help review your benefits, but your insurance company makes the final payment decision, and any balance not covered by insurance is the patient’s responsibility.
Do you take Workers Comp or Vehicle accident insurances?
We will bill the auto insurance company or the Worker’s Compensation insurance plan and send them appropriate documentation.
