INSURANCE & BILLING · PETOSKEY, MI

The straight answer on insurance and billing.

We accept most major Michigan insurance carriers, including Medicare, Priority Health, BCBS, McLaren, and more. Self-pay options are also available — and our billing team is happy to verify your specific plan before you come in.

624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey, MI · Open 7 days a week

ACCEPTED INSURANCE

The carriers we're in-network with.

If your insurance is on this list, you're covered for in-network rates. If it's not, you can still come in as a self-pay patient — see the next section.

Medicare

Original Medicare and Medicare HMO plans

Priority Health

One of Michigan's largest carriers

BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Blue Care Network

BCBS Michigan HMO product

McLaren Health Plan

McLaren Health Care insurance plans

Humana

Including Medicare Advantage plans

Tribal Insurance

Native American tribal health plans

Auto Insurance

For motor vehicle injury claims

Workers' Compensation

For work-related injury claims

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AETNA & CIGNA PATIENTS

Aetna & Cigna — PPOM plans only

We are in-network with Aetna and Cigna only through their PPOM (Preferred Provider Organization of Michigan) plans. Other Aetna or Cigna plans are out-of-network. Always verify with our billing team or your insurer before your visit.

Don't see your carrier or have questions? Call (231) 753-1400 and we'll verify your benefits before your visit. We can also give you an estimate if you're paying out-of-pocket.

SELF-PAY & OUT-OF-NETWORK

What if your insurance isn't on the list?

You're still welcome here. Here's how billing works for self-pay and out-of-network patients.

SELF-PAY (NO INSURANCE)

Pay at the time of visit.

If you don't have insurance, you can still come in. We require payment at the time of service, and we'll give you a clear estimate of the cost before your visit so there are no surprises.

  • Estimate provided before the visit if you call ahead
  • Payment due at time of service
  • Cash, check, and major credit cards accepted

Call (231) 753-1400 to ask for an estimate before your visit.

OUT-OF-NETWORK INSURANCE

You may have a balance after insurance.

If your insurance isn't on our in-network list, we'll still see you. Your insurance may cover part of the visit at out-of-network rates, but any balance after their payment is your responsibility.

  • Visit billed at standard rates
  • We'll submit the claim to your insurer
  • Any remaining balance billed to you

Verify with your insurer before your visit so you know what to expect.

COMMON BILLING QUESTIONS

The four things patients ask most.

Pulled straight from our patient payment policy. If anything's unclear, our billing team is happy to walk you through it.

i.

Copays & deductibles

Due at the time of your visit. We'll let you know your copay amount based on your plan when you check in. If you're unsure, call ahead and we'll verify your benefits.

ii.

Self-pay timing

Self-pay visits require payment at time of service. We can give an estimate before your visit, though final cost may shift slightly based on the services we end up providing.

iii.

Unpaid balances

Balances older than 90 days become delinquent and may be sent to collections, which adds a $25 non-refundable fee. If you're having trouble paying, call us — we can usually arrange a payment plan.

iv.

No-show appointments

If you can't make a scheduled appointment, please give us at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations less than 24 hours out, or missed appointments, may result in a $25 service charge that isn't reimbursable by insurance.

PAY ONLINE

Have a balance? Pay it from anywhere.

Skip the phone call and pay your balance through our secure online patient portal. Available 24/7.

Pay Bill Online

Login required. First-time users can register on the portal.

DIDN'T FIND YOUR ANSWER?

Call us. We'll get you sorted.

Our front desk handles dozens of questions a day — about appointments, services, insurance, and just about everything in between. If your question isn't here, we're happy to answer it directly.

Open 7 days a week · Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 3 PM · 624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey