BILLS FROM PROVIDERS Many of us receive bills, otherwise known as statements, in the mail from our medical providers after our insurance is processed and provider was paid. It is the responsibility of the provider’s office to provide you a statement to identify what you are financial responsible for. We all know that statements can be confusing […]
Life events are a common occurrence. In one person’s lifetime, everyone will go through life event that changes their personal and financial situation. It may also affect your health care situation – including your health insurance benefits. There are federal laws that affect your benefits whether in you’re in an employer based health plan or you […]
out of network? There may be times when your employer may change the company that provides your health insurance. And what if that new insurance carrier does not have your provider in their network? It can be quite frustrating to navigate that transition; especially when you have an established relationship with your existing provider. You may feel […]
BILLING CHANGES IN 2017 You may see some changes to our billing and statements in 2017. Madison Women’s Health is pleased to announce that we have changed our billing vendor as of 1/1/2017 and now have staff on site to answer any of your questions. We are hoping that this will bring you the service and […]
A common term in healthcare is the term “cost sharing.” Cost sharing is when a patient is required to pay a portion of the healthcare costs not covered by insurance. There are different terms for cost sharing that you may be more familiar with. They include copays, deductibles, coinsurance and out of pocket maximums. Copays […]
flexible spending accounts can save you money More and more plans are requiring a higher percentage of “cost sharing” between employers and their employees. The simple co-pay you used to incur when going to the doctor has now turned into deductibles and coinsurance, and in return for relatively lower premiums, the cost of each visit is now […]
Importance of Preventive Health Exams As health care providers, our main goal is that you be healthy and stay healthy. There are many ways that can be accomplished, understanding that life doesn’t always cooperate. It’s important to know that other partners in your health care, including your insurance company, want you to stay healthy too. If […]
We are well into 2017 and with the new year, it also means new things for your health insurance plans. My health insurance? Well, perhaps this isn’t at the top of your list of resolutions, but it is important nonetheless. Even if you are keeping the exact same insurance plan, be on the lookout for these common changes: […]
Coordination of benefits can affect if your health insurance claims get paid. Find out what you can do to prevent unpaid claims. Do you have more than one health insurance plan? Maybe one through your employer and one through your spouse’s employer? If so, these plans need to work together to make sure you’re getting […]
What does Zika virus have to do with Father’s Day? Most of the focus on Zika virus and pregnancy has been on what women can do to prevent being bitten by potentially infected mosquitoes. However, male partners of women who are pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant play an important role in prevention of […]
