Correct answers to the following questions will allow your dentist to treat you on a more individual basis, providing the care appropriate for your particular needs.
I certify that I have read and understand the above information to the best of my knowledge. I have answered the above questions accurately. I understand that providing incorrect information can be dangerous to my health. I authorize the dentist to release any information including the diagnosis and the records of any treatment or examinations rendered to me or my child during the period of such dental care to third party payers and/or health practitioners. I authorize and request my insurance company to pay directly to the dentist or dental group insurance benefits otherwise payable to me. I understand that my insurance carrier may pay less than the actual bill of services. I agree to be responsible for payments for all services rendered on my behalf or my dependents.
I have read, understand and consent to dental treatments.
Thank you for choosing us as your dental care provider. We are committed to your dental treatment being successful. We agree in writing with every patient to sign our financial policy, as we have found with our past experience that this policy makes our mutual experience easier and without confusion. This policy is to ensure that all of our patients receive the highest level of quality dental care in a friendly and healthy environment while understanding their financial responsibilities. This policy, as well as other health and insurance forms provided, must be read, agreed to, and signed prior to any dental treatment.
Cash Patients Patients with no insurance are expected to pay in cash, check, or credit card the day the service is rendered, unless specific arrangements are made in advance.
Insurance Patients For those patients covered by insurance, we may accept assignment of benefits. This means you must sign the portion of your insurance form that assigns payment to our office. Very few insurance policies cover 100% of the cost of your treatment. In this day and age, many cover 50% or less on many services and actually cover nothing on others. Due to this, and the frequent delays in receiving payment from the insurance company, you will be asked to pay your deductible and your portion of your charges the day the service is rendered. We will estimate as closely as possible your coverage, but until we actually receive the payment from the insurance company, it is just an estimate. Some patients request that we send in a pre-determination to their insurance carriers. We state what treatment you need, and they tell us what they will cover on that treatment plan. Many patients prefer to get service started immediately, and some treatments should be started immediately. In these cases, we will ask you to pay for your services in full as they are done, and when the insurance company pays their portion we will reimburse you for what they pay. We will assist you in dealing with the insurance company, but ultimately the responsibility of payment and insurance problems lies with you. If we do accept assignment of benefits from the insurance company, and the insurance company hasn’t paid after 45 days, the full balance is expected from you personally.
The above policies apply equally to parents and guardians of minors being treated, and minors cannot be treated without a parent or guardian authorizing treatment and agreeing to financial responsibility. Thank you for reading and understanding our financial policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask them at any time. We wish to be of assistance in any way we can.