We accept most insurances at our standard rates. We also accept worker
compensation, auto insurance, and cash pay.
We offer a 30% discount to those paying cash out-of-pocket and those opting out
of their HMO's (See the cash discounts below).
We also offer special waivers and discounts to those who are undergoing
any financial hardship situations.
Here at ARC Physical Therapy, we are in-network providers
for most major insurance plans. However, dealing with health insurance
plans can sometimes be complicated, that's why we are encouraging
you to know your physical therapy benefits before you attend your
first visit with us.
In order for us to best serve you, we recommend that you
contact your insurance company directly (see the toll-free
number on the back of your card). When you call, make sure to tell
the agent you are requesting benefit information for "Facility
Physical Therapy". This should ensure accuracy, as they
often have different benefit levels based on the location and type
of practice (e.g. hospital, at home, rehabilitation center or outpatient
facility).
What is my co-pay or co-insurance? (This is
the amount you have to pay each visit.)
What is my deductible amount? (This
is your annual out-of-pocket expense for medical care before the
insurance company will pay anything)
How much of my deductible have I met? (Until
this is met, you will be responsible for full payment at time of
treatment.)
If you have already met your deductible for the year, then now is
the ideal time to take care of any pain and physically limiting
problems before a new plan year (and new deductible) start.
There are two aspects to dealing with insurance companies-
1) The contract that an individual has with them.
2) The agreement that a Physical Therapy Provider may have
with the insurance company.
Physical Therapy providers are not a party to the agreement between
an individual and his/her insurance company. That is why it is important
for you to call your insurance company and get a clear understanding
of exactly what your plan will cover. Often people are surprised
at how good or poor their benefits are relative to their monthly
premium. Having this information will allow you to know
prior to coming to Physical Therapy what cost you will have for
services received.
ARC Physical Therapy has entered into agreements with many
insurance companies that will provide a discount from our regular
fee schedule to you, their members. We do not have this
agreement with all companies in part because there are an inordinate
number of insurers and the process is very lengthy, largely in part
because some reimbursement rates are unacceptably low. To agree
to excessively discounted rates would affect the standard of care
you deserve and ultimately your health and personal goals. We
are not willing to compromise your care and health by entering into
contracts that force us to reduce the level of care you deserve. If
we do not contract a discount rate with your insurer it is for one
of the reasons above.
ARC Physical Therapy has contracted with Blue Cross Blue
Shield, Medicare, Humana, and approximately 30 other Insurance
Companies (a full list is available upon request) to provide in-network
benefits to their members.
If we are not "in network" with your insurance company you
can still receive therapy from us. It usually costs more per visit
to do so depending on your insurance plan. If you are in an "HMO", special rules apply. When you call your insurance
company they will be able to give you this information. Please keep
in mind that if we are not in-network, it may cost more each visit
to come to ARC Physical Therapy, but our expertise often resolves
problems faster. Fewer visits means it may end up costing
you less overall. This especially rings true if your problem
is causing lost time from work, expensive medications and perhaps
the prospect of surgery. Sometimes going "out of network" is really
cheaper if you're in the right hands.
We hope you find this information useful. We will assist you in
any way we can to help clarify benefits and any confusion so that
you may promptly receive the care you deserve.
Physical therapy clinics located throughout the Chicago area.
Headquarters:
Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics, Inc.
533 W. North Ave. Suite 202, Elmhurst IL 60126