Insurance

We accept the following medical insurance.  Please click on your carrier to be re-directed to their website to check your benefits:

Aetna                                                                      

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna                                                                     

Great West                                                           

Health Net of Oregon                                         

Lifewise                                                                

Medadvantage                                                     

Medicaid                                                                

Medicare**                                                            

ODS                                                                      

PacifiCare                                                                                                                                                                                 

PacificSource                                                       

Providence                                                            

Tricare                                                                   

United Health Care                                            

This is a list of the most common insurance carriers we accept.  There are many others that we accept that are not listed, please call our office to inquire if yours is one of them.

**There are many other Medicare subsidiary plans we also accept, such as  AARP.  Please inform our office staff of your specific plan details upon making your appointment.

We accept the following vision insurance.  Please click on your carrier to be re-directed to their website to check your benefits:

Vision Service Plan (VSP)                                  

EyeMed                                                                 

We are participating in most plans offered by these two carriers.  You may call our office, or check online directly with the carrier, if your particular plan is one that our doctors are participaing in.  Call our office regarding others.  Each plan is unique and may offer different services to each of its members.  We will attempt to verify all coverages before your appointment. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use my medical insurance to pay for my eye exam?

Medical insurance will typically pay for medical eye services, assuming you have an associated medical complaint (ie pink eye, dry eye, allergies, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc).  Usually a specialist copay will apply for approved medical testing, along with a refraction copay if glasses are prescribed during the same visit. 

Do you know what my insurance will cover? Does my insurance cover vision?

Your insurance is a legal contract between you, your employer, and the insurance company. Because of the number of insurance companies and policies, we cannot be familiar with the limits and exclusions of every one. It is your responsibility to be familiar with your coverage and policy. We are not responsible for any uncovered services performed in this office.

If I need to file my own insurance, what do I have to pay at the time of my visit?

We require that you pay any co-payments at the time of your visit. When we receive payment from your insurance company, our office will reconcile the account and will bill or refund any difference to you.

What if my insurance reimburses me directly for my medical bills?

There are insurances where, due to contractual arrangements imposed by your insurance company, we may be unable to receive payment directly from the insurance company. In that event, we will ask you to pay for the services in full, with your insurance reimbursement sent directly to you.

How many different insurance companies will you file with?

If you have coverage for the same procedure with more than one company, we will file the primary and secondary carrier for direct reimbursement to us, provided we are contracted with both carriers. You may file the others for your reimbursement. 

Can you get approval from my primary care doctor at the time of my appointment?

Any prior approvals or referrals from other doctors must be received before services are rendered.

What if my insurance company has not paid and I start getting bills?

Within three months of filing any insurance, all unpaid balances will become your responsibility. You may then contact your insurance company for reimbursement.