Healthcare
costs are often unanticipated and not all costs are covered by your vision plan or medical insurance. Please
know that we have payment plans and, in certain circumstances, financial assistance programs that can
make your payments more manageable. As with any healthcare provider, it is our policy to collect all monies
owed to UAB Eyecare from either your insurer or from you. Please understand that not all services provided
by UAB Eye Care will be covered by your insurer and you are responsible for those costs. For non-emergent
visits, your treatment may be denied or delayed if you have an outstanding balance. As noted above, we may
be able to assist you in managing your health care expenses. Talk to us before you arrive so that your
appointment date is easy and hassle-free.
Patients with Insurance
Coverage
Please
be advised that there may be certain services provided by UAB Eye Care which
are not covered by our contract with your health plan. Please inquire with your
vision plan before calling to schedule an appointment. When you visit us, please
bring the proper insurance identification cards so we can bill your insurance carrier.
If you are required to file personally for your company’s insurance, we will provide you
with all necessary forms to file your own claim. When you visit, you will be expected
to pay any charges that will not be reimbursed by insurance (e.g., co-payments, non-covered
services), unless you have made prior arrangements with one of our Patient Account representatives.
Because your insurance coverage is a contract between you and your insurance company, it is your
responsibility to obtain any physician referral and/or precertification that your insurance company
requires in order for your visit to be covered. You should also be aware that your visit may include
procedures that are not covered by your Vision Plan but are covered by your Medical Plan. Under such
circumstances, you will have to pay a co-pay for both your Vision Plan and Medical Plan. Oftentimes,
medical procedures are not known at the time of check-in so you will be asked to make a co-pay against
your medical plan during check-out.
Any
services that are not covered by your existing insurance policy will require
payment in full at the time of service or upon receipt of denial from your
insurance carrier. We may also be able to work with you on a case-by case basis
to set up a payment plan for non-covered procedures.
Patients without Insurance Coverage / Financial Assistance
If
you do not have health care coverage, you will be asked to pay the full amount
of your estimated charges at the time of service. If you are unable to pay for
necessary vision care, you may qualify for financial assistance. To determine
if you are eligible for financial assistance, we will ask you to speak to a
Financial Advocate. You may contact a Patient Account representative directly at
If
you have questions about your UAB Eye Care bill, please contact your Patient
Account Representative at:
Patient
Account Representative
1716 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35249
205-394-3899
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time