A Word on Health Insurance
At The Wellness Center, we do not file health insurance. This is a fee-for-service office, and payment is expected at the time of service. The reason for this is that all of the services provided are not covered by health insurance. (However carecredit is available)
Health Insurance Coverage
There are many people who are prescribed treatment for obesity, but their health insurance does not cover or reimburse those services.
Denial of insurance coverage for obesity is difficult to understand because:
- Many insurance companies will pay to treat conditions caused by obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease.
- Most health plans cover numerous conditions, which have neither the mortality nor morbidity associated with them as does obesity.
Managed Care
Most Americans receive their health care through managed care companies or health management organizations. Unfortunately, few managed care companies include treatments for obesity.
Managed care plans are accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA does not examine services for obesity of any health plan. Addressing obesity is essentially a reflection of the integrity of a national system of accreditation of managed care providers.
Office Hours and Appointments
The center is open all day Monday – Friday (8:30AM – 5:00PM) To learn more, please contact our friendly and courteous staff at your convenience.