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Drs. Blincoe & Shutt have made a commitment to all of our patients
to assist them in managing their dental expenses. If you would like to enhance your smile we do not
want finances to stand in the way.
Often times complicated cases involving multiple teeth can be done in
treatment phases over time. This can allow for maximum use of dental insurance benefits. Payment
in advance for large cases involving laboratory fees may qualify for discount.
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Financial Policy
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In the interest of better understanding, we believe financial arrangements must be completely
understood and agreed upon before definitive treatment is begun. Your treatment will be explained to you and you will be
given an estimate of fees. Payment for Dental treatment can be handheld in one of several different ways.
1. Payment at the time of services are rendered.
2. Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express
3. Outside financing (i.e. Bank, Credit Union, etc.)
4. For larger cases, one half in advance - balance when service is rendered.
5. One half in advance - balance in three equal monthly payments. Unless financing is
arranged at consultation, we will expect payment in full at time of services are
rendered.
6. Care Credit
(Unpaid balances may reult in a 2% monthly finance charge unless special arrangements are made.)
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Dental Insurance
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Many people now have some form of dental insurance. We will be happy to file any forms
neccessary to help you obtain maximum reimbursement from your insurance company. Please provide us with your completed
forms; however, a few points must be fully understood.
1. Your insurance contract has been negotiated for you and your carrier, it in no way
involves this office.
2. Your insurance company may base its allowances on a fee scale which may or
may not coincide with our office fees; moreover, almost every dental plan has a
provision for limiting funds expended for services, and reimbursements is rarely
100%.
3. Many insurance carriers require a "preauthorization of treatment". If your company
does so, we will be happy to submit your treatment plan for prior approval; a
process which sometimes requires several weeks for your insurance company to
complete.
4. In some instances it may be possible to determine beforehand what your benefits
will be, in other instance it will not. Please understand, however, that even though
we will handle the paperwork for you, we are not responsible for the structuring
of your plan. This is a predetermined situation agreed upon by you and the
insurance carrier; therefore, if you have any questions in regard to dollar
disbursement, or what your plan will consider a covered charge, you must refer
these questions to your insurance carrier.
5. If your insurance company has not paid within the 30 days from the date your form
is filed, it will be your responsibility to pay the balance.
Thank you again for selecting us and if at any time you have questions regarding any
treatment, fee, or service, please discuss them with us promptly and frankly. We will
make every effort to avoid a misunderstanding and to preserve a friendship.
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