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Do you “take” my insurance? This
is a short question, with a long answer!
Actually this question is better worded as, What
insurance companies or policies can I receive benefits
from if I receive care at your practice?
We are not contracted with any DMO’s, HMO’s, or
Passport/Medicaid and therefore you would
not receive any benefits through these types of
policies. This is in no
way turning you away from our practice.
Dr. Wheeler
is always happy to care for someone who is interested in
making their oral health a priority in their life. He
will gladly see you on a “fee for service” basis.
For those who have a PPO, UCR, Indemnity Plan or other
type of plan that does not refuse coverage to you,
typically you can use your benefits for care from our
office. If we currently have a PPO agreement and are “in
network” with your company, we will file your insurance
for you when you provide us with the necessary
information and pay your co-pay and deductibles on the
day of service.
We review
our contracts with insurance companies on a regular
basis. When it is determined that participation in a
program is no longer meeting our expectations
for patient care, they will be dropped.
Typically, this does not hinder your ability to be seen
in our office and changes are usually minimal. Again,
this is done in an effort to maintain a high level of
care and service that the patients at Wheeler Family
Dentistry deserve.
If we are considered “out of network”, BEWARE! Very
often your insurance company will stress to you that you
"SHOULD ONLY GO TO AN IN-NETWORK PROVIDER". They will
make many statements hoping to influence you to that can
seem like you are only hurting yourself by
making important choices for yourself. Please do
not let a huge corporation make personal, possibly life
changing decisions for you. There is more to consider
when choosing a dentist than finding the absolute
cheapest way to get treatment. Most policies are simply
incapable of meeting the needs of all but a few. We have
many patients that have found our service and care to be
more than adequate to make up any small difference in
overall cost. The goal of Wheeler Family Dentistry
is to provide quality, comfortable, and personalized
care!
What if
I don't have Dental Insurance? See this testimonial
HERE
Don’t worry if you don’t have any benefits from a dental
insurance company. Many people find that their benefits
aren’t as helpful to them as their premiums would be
if they could apply them directly to their care. You
might want to investigate a cafeteria plan or a health
savings account to help pay for your health care needs
with pre-tax money. Please, don’t worry if you don’t
have dental coverage. The biggest issue is your overall
health and the problems that can arise from trying to
save a few dollars a year by not seeing the dentist on a
regular basis. The longer you wait for treatment, the
more expensive it will be to regain the optimal health
you deserve. Many people simply use a credit card that
they already have available with a
promotional rate. Bank financing is also available
for those that qualify. You can apply for this
online from the comfort of your home, or use one
of our computers to apply at your
convenience.
Here are links to our lender
Call us at 1-888-70 LANAP (5-2627)
This site was last updated
03/04/08