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Because
there are so many healthcare plans in the market, it
is useful to call our office at 214-739-1706 if you
have questions about which insurance plans and coverage
options are accepted by Texas Cancer Associates. Our highly trained staff will ask for your insurance
information so that they can verify your benefits and
also contact your primary care physician for a referral,
if necessary.
 Financial
Counseling
On your first visit to
our office, we ask that you arrive 30 minutes before your
appointment and be sure to bring your current health plan
identification card.
We recognize the need for a clear
patient/provider understanding about payment for services.
Know that charges for professional services and
treatment depend upon your diagnosis and the terms of
your insurance coverage. One of our Patient Service Representatives
will explain your insurance benefits based on your current
coverage. Co-payment
and unmet annual deductibles are payable at the time
of your visit. Texas Cancer Associates accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard,
and Discover.
Please notify us immediately
if there are any changes in your health plan coverage,
place of employment or primary care physician.
When a change occurs we will verify your new coverage and inform
you of any benefits changes in order to ensure a smooth
transition for you.
Our Patient Services Representatives are always
available to answer any questions you may have.
Referrals
and Pre-certifications
Your insurance may require a referral to Texas
Cancer Associates specialists by your primary care physician.
Your insurance also may require pre-certification
of in-office or outpatient services.
As a courtesy to our patients, Texas Cancer Associates
will make every reasonable effort to obtain these referrals
and pre-certifications for you.
If these cannot be obtained before your first
scheduled visit, your appointment may have to be rescheduled.
Sometimes,
referrals and/or pre-certifications are required for CT-scans,
x-rays and other diagnostic tests.
Some health plans specify the location for these
services. Our
staff will help you through this process and answer any
questions you may have.
Second Opinion Clinic
Most health plans pay for second opinions. Exactly how your insurance handles second opinions depends on your individual plan. Please check with your own policy about prior authorization, restrictions, and any associated out of pocket expenses.
(See Second Opinions under Our Services)
Insurance plans that we currently accept include:
| ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH PLANS/ NOW INTERPLAN HEALTH GROUP |
PPO |
| AETNA/US HEALTHCARE |
PPO/EPO/POS |
| AFFILIATED HEALTH PLAN |
PPO |
| BCBS - HMO BLUE TEXAS |
HMO |
| BCBS - BLUE CHOICE, PLUS, FEDSELECT, HLTH SELCT |
PPO/POS |
| BCBSTX - PARPLAN |
INDEMNITY |
| BCE EMERGIS (Includes Admar, ProAmerica, Up&Up) |
PPO |
| BEECH STREET/CAPP CARE |
PPO |
| CCN MANAGED CARE |
PPO |
| CIGNA HEALTHPLAN OF TX |
PPO/EPO |
| FIRST HEALTH |
PPO |
| GALAXY HEALTH NETWORK |
PPO |
| GENESIS PHYSICIAN'S GROUP (Formerly SHP) |
IPA |
| GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE (Formerly One Health Plan) |
HMO/PPO/POS |
| HEALTHCARE PARTNERS OF EAST TEXAS |
PPO |
| HealthEZ (TPA) |
PAYMENT PLAN |
| HEALTHSMART/N TX HEALTHCARE NETWORK (NTHN) |
PPO |
| HEALTHSMART/N TX HEALTHCARE NETWORK (NTHN) |
EPO |
| HEALTHSMART/N TX HEALTHCARE NETWORK (NTHN) |
Grated EPO |
| HEALTHSMART/N TX HEALTHCARE NETWORK (NTHN) |
POS |
| HUMANA CHOICECARE |
PPO |
| INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, LTD |
PPO |
| MEDICAID - Texas |
MEDICAID |
| MEDICARE - Texas - Dallas |
MCARE |
| MEDICARE - Texas - Plano |
MCCARE |
| MULTIPLAN |
PPO |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE |
PPO |
| NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK (FORMERLY CENTRA SELECT) Changed name to: PLAN VISTA SOLUTIONS, INC. |
PPO |
| PACIFICARE OF TEXAS |
PPO |
| PACIFICARE OF TEXAS |
HMO |
| PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) |
PPO |
| PPO NEXT (Formerly Medical Control) |
PPO |
| PROAMERICA NETWORK INC. |
PPO |
| PROVIDER NETWORKS OF AMERICA, INC. (PRO-NET) |
PPO |
| REGIONAL HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE |
PPO |
| TENET MYCHOICE PPO |
PPO |
| TEXAS TRUE CHOICE CONTRACT |
PPO |
| TRICARE/CHAMPUS (HealthNet Federal Services) |
HMO |
| UNICARE CLASSIC |
PPO |
| UNICARE PERFORMANCE |
PPO |
| UNITED HEALTHCARE |
HMO/PPO/POS/EPO |
| USA MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION |
PPO |
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