participating insurance
We know that as you prepare for your visit these questions can seem overwhelming:
- Will my procedure or treatment be covered?
- What is my deductible? How much do I have to pay?
- Do my Medicare benefits provide coverage for this treatment?
- Do I need a referral?
To receive the best treatment covered under a patient’s health plan, the patients, the physicians and the health plan must work together as a team.
We recommend that you:
- Determine your insurance coverage.
- Receive approval from your insurer before undergoing or starting a treatment plan.
- Talk to your physician about treatment options.
- Check with our business office for insurance coverage issues.
- Talk to your health care plan member services department.
- In all cases, the patient is responsible for understanding their insurance coverage and is ultimately responsible for their bill for services rendered.
The following links may also be helpful:
Links from this website are not maintained by Metro Urology and Metro Urology has no control over or responsibility for the content of linked sites.
Health Plan Directory
www.healthplandirectory.com
The Health Plan Directory website assist you in viewing health plans available in your state.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
www.naic.org
This website will help you to find your local insurance commissioner.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
This is the official web site Collegefor the Medicare programs. One feature, called Medicare Compare, allows you to compare and shop for the best health plan options for you!
Minnesota Health Insurance Network
www.mnhealthnetwork.com
This site features Minnesota’s health care providers: Medica, HealthPartners, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Assurant/Fortis, Preferred One. They provide service to individuals researching insurance and offer various types of health insurance plans: HMO, PPO, HSA, major medical plans, BCBS Simply Blue, and Medica Solo.
HealthPartners
www.healthpartners.com
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
www.bluecares.com
United Healthcare
www.uhc.com
Medica
www.medica.com
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN
www.bluecrossmn.com