We accept most insurances and are In-Network Providers with BCBS, UNITED HEALTH CARE, CIGNA AND AETNA. Please keep in mind that all deductibles need to be met before your insurance coverage begins. We are not on all plans with these insurance companies. In some cases we may not yet be listed on your insurers list however that does not mean we are not part of it. Please bring your drivers license and insurance card on your initial visit and we will verify your benefits at that time.

Automobile Insurance: (Med-Pay)

Used with automobile accidents and personal injury claims. If you’ve been involved in a recent auto accident, you may have medical payment coverage (med-pay) on your auto policy. These claims are typically covered at 100% with no deductible or co-pay for Georgia policies. Some other states like Florida have mandatory coverage for automobile accidents called PIP (personal injury protection). Med-pay is not considered as part of full coverage, it is an additional coverage you can choose, similar to uninsured motorist coverage. The benefits are whatever limit you choose ($1,000 up to $50,000) can be used for medical expenses. This allows you to choose a doctor and receive treatment immediately after your accident. If you have med-pay on your policy, please open a claim with your insurance carrier prior to scheduling your initial appointment with our office, we’ll take it from there. All we need is the claim number.

If you do not have med-pay, we will refer you to a personal injury attorney who can consult with you free of charge to determine if they will accept your case. Once you are represented by an attorney, we will accept your case on a lien basis, which means that you do not have to pay any upfront cost for medical expenses. This will allow you to start treatment in our office immediately after the accident without having to get authorization from anyone. Medical expenses are paid to all providers by your attorney once your case is settled. This includes chiropractic care, X-rays, MRI’s and any other medical expenses

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)

PPO’s are your traditional fee-for-service or indemnity plans. A PPO has contracts with a selected amount of doctors and hospitals in the community. PPO members can use the doctors and hospitals with in this network or they may go outside the network for care. However the enrollee pays more for going outside of the network. For instance, a PPO might pay 90 percent of the cost for a visit with a doctor with in the network but only 70 percent of a cost for a visit with a doctor outside the network.

POS (Point Of Service Plan)

A POS plan is similar to an HMO in that members are assigned to a primary care physician that is in the POS network. Both PPO and POS members may go out of network for care by paying a greater share of the percentage. Open ended HMO’s or PPO plans are designed to encourage the use of the network providers, yet they permit the insured to choose providers outside of the network or plan.

HMO ( HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION)

An HMO can be recognized as a health plan that provides healthcare to voluntarily enrolled members for a preset amount of money on a per member per month basis. An HMO is made up of two key elements. One that could place at least some of the HMO providers at risk for medical expenses. And one that uses PCP’s (primary care physicians) as gatekeepers (not all HMO’s do that). If a member seeks specialized care with out a referral form their primary care physician or if a member seeks care form a non participating (out of net work) doctor usually results in no payment for service by the payer organization. There are Staff or closed panel HMO’s which means they employ their own doctors and operate their own clinics and hospitals. Another type of HMO allows its enrollees to see doctors in their private offices. This is called IPA (Independent Practice Association).

Insurance Accepted and Payment Plans

Most group policies pay a percentage of care after you meet your deductible. Finances should never stand in the way of people who need our services. For that reason we have never denied anyone the benefits of chiropractic care because of their inability to pay our normal established fees. We have very affordable treatment plans and have flexible payment options where you just pay a monthly fee if you decide to take advantage of one of our discounted care plans. These include individual healthcare financing with zero interest. You pick a monthly budget that you can afford and we’ll work out a plan to see that you get the care that you need. So, if you are experiencing a financial hardship, do not have insurance that covers chiropractic care or, if we are not listed as a provider with your insurance company, other arrangements can be made. Discounts are also offered for patients who pre pay for their care in advance.

Credit Policy

Because we run a zero balance practice, we ask that all fees for professional services be paid at the time services are rendered, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. If you have been involved in an auto accident, we will be happy to accept your case on a lien, meaning that we will defer payment until your case is settled. You will be required to sign a lien with our office and instruct your insurance company or attorney to pay our office directly once you case has been settled.

Worker’s Compensation

On the job injuries, in most cases, will pay 100% of your care. You must report the injury to your supervisor at your place of employment. If we are not on your employer’s panel of physicians, you will need to have your employer call give us written authorization to treat you. We will be happy to assist you and your employer with this process.

Medicare

This pays for a portion of chiropractic adjustments only. Supplemental insurance may cover other services. Check with our office for more information regarding this.

Acute, Sub-acute, and Rehabilitative Care

This is “sickness care” which is defined as a form of treatment designed to address an obvious symptom, disease, or condition. Accounts can be paid by Cash, check; Visa, MasterCard, or we can file insurance for you.

Wellness and Maintenance Care

The purpose of a wellness plan is to make preventive chiropractic care convenient and affordable for those who have completed sickness care. Wellness care isn’t covered by most insurance companies, yet, it continues your progress, prevents a relapse of your original condition, and helps to avoid future health problems- ultimately saving you time and money! Eligibility for Wellness Plans You must be non-symptomatic, meaning having no symptoms, have reached pre-accident or pre-injury status with no outstanding account balance for “sickness” care, and receive an examination. Duluth chiropractor Dr. Joseph Hans of Duluth Injury & Rehab Center provides safe, effective chiropractic care and physical therapy for the Duluth Georgia and surrounding area residents.