Insurance/HIPPAA

Insurance Plans
As is customary, payment is requested at the time of service for all office services and hearing aid services. Medicare, HMO or PPO insurance co-payments and deductibles are also payable at the time of your visit. If you have special circumstances, please see our patient account representative. We do participate with several HMOs and PPOs as well as Medicare and Medicaid. If you have private insurance, you will be provided the necessary form to bill your insurance for office services.

Your Insurance Plan is a contract between you and your insurance company. Each insurance company has different requirements, and you should familiarize yourself with your company’s rules for payment of your health care expenses.

HIPPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is effective April 14, 2003. This is a federal government regulation that protects your privacy as a patient. Here at TENT, patient privacy has always been a top priority.

Because of this new federal regulation you will need to complete some additional paperwork. All patients (even return patients) will need to complete a new demographic profile.

We are regulated by the US government and have to take these steps to meet the new guidelines. These guidelines were set for the protection and privacy of your health information.

Patient Privacy Notice & Medical/Financial/Emergency Contact Information