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    How Can We Help You?

    Thank you for choosing Springfield Clinic for your health care needs. We appreciate the opportunity to deliver your medical care and hope the entire experience has exceeded your expectations. We understand that you may have questions about billing, insurance benefits, and payments. We offer several ways to contact our team for assistance.

    Online

    In addition to our Monday through Friday telephone and in-person representatives, we now offer the ability to submit your questions online any time.

    We are happy to assist you usually within one business day of receiving your online question. Please complete the fields in the online form and let us know the best method for contacting you with the resolution.

    By Phone

    Customer Service Representatives at 217.528.7541 or toll-free at 800.844.7541, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with Clinic staff. For more information, please contact Interpreter Services at 800.444.7541.

    In Person

    If you would prefer to speak with someone face-to-face, we invite you to visit our Customer Service Representatives Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except holidays) located at following locations:

    FAQs

    Will my insurance company be billed?

    Yes – Springfield Clinic will bill your primary and secondary insurances as a courtesy when an assignment of benefits form is signed. Patients should be prepared to resolve disputed coverage issues directly with their insurer or employer.

    • Medicare – Springfield Clinic will bill Medicare and one supplemental insurance.

    • Illinois Public Aid (Medicaid) – The patient must provide a valid Public Aid card at the time of each appointment.

    • Liability Cases – Please inform the receptionist at the time of service of the appropriate liability insurance carrier. Liability Cases would include claims for auto accidents or personal injuries where another party is responsible for your medical bill. If the company name and address are available, Springfield Clinic will send the claim information to the carrier. However, the patient will be held responsible in the event that the claim is not paid by the insurance carrier within two billing cycles.

    When will I be billed?

    You will receive a monthly statement when you owe a balance. This will occur after your insurance company has responded to our billing claim. Statement balances are expected to be paid in full by the due date listed on the statement.

    What if I am unable to pay my entire statement balance?

    Any partial payment arrangement must be preapproved by contacting a customer service representatives at 217.528.7541 or toll-free 800.444.7541 Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..

    What if I don’t have insurance coverage?

    You will be required to make a standard pre-payment at the time of service. This payment may not cover the entire amount owed for the services you receive. You will be billed for any remaining balance.

    How can I make a payment?

    For your convenience, we accept payments in a variety of methods. We accept cash, checks, money orders, credit cards and debit cards. Payment is due in full upon receipt of your billing statement. You can also pay in person by visiting with one of our Patient Service Representatives at select locations.

    By internet

    We accept credit card and electronic payments through our online bill pay free of charge. You can register to receive your Clinic bills through your email account. Or, If you do not wish to register for online statements, look for the “Quick Pay” link to bypass the sign-in screen and progress directly to entering a payment. You can also access our online payment option through the Pay My Bill link available on your [email protected] patient portal

    By mail

    Please submit your payment in full along with the bottom portion of the billing statement in the return envelope enclosed with your bill. If paying by credit card, mark the box next to the card type (we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover), write the card number and expiration date and sign.

    By phone

    We accept payments over the telephone via credit card or electronic check free of charge. Please contact us at 217.528.7541 or 800.444.7541 to speak to a customer service representatives and make a payment Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

    Your online banking

    Springfield Clinic participates with several online bill pay providers used by many of the financial institutions in the central Illinois area. These relationships help to ensure that payments you initiate through your bank’s online service reach us quickly and securely.

    Why do I receive bills from places other than Springfield Clinic?

    You may receive services from non-Clinic providers, such as laboratory services and pathology services. When this occurs, you will receive a separate bill from that provider.

    Who will be billed in cases of divorce?

    The parent with whom the minor children reside will be considered the responsible party and will receive all billing statements and correspondence.

    Can my 18-year-old dependent stay on my account?

    Your 18-year-old will be moved from the family account to an account established in their name. The parent will no longer be able to call a customer service representatives to discuss the child’s account without a signed Springfield Clinic consent form on file.

    How do I make changes to my account?

    If you have insurance or other account information changes that you would like to inform us about, please contact us by calling 217.528.7541 and ask for Patient Accounting or 800.444.7541 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    What are non-covered services?

    There are a number of services or items we furnish our patients that are considered non-covered by health insurers. These services or items become your financial responsibility. In general, services or items that you— not your doctor—request are non-covered (example: cosmetic services). Depending on your insurance coverage, some services or items your doctor determines are medically necessary also might not be covered. Many of our providers will ask for payment at the time of your appointment for services or items they have determined are not covered by insurance.

    For our Medicare patients: you will be asked to sign an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) which indicates you understand the service or item you are receiving that day is anticipated to be non-covered by Medicare. You may be asked for payment at the time of service.

    What are my rights and protections against surprise medical bills?

    When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.

    I am having trouble getting appointments with providers outside Springfield Clinic, what can I do?

    Ask your HR administrator if your insurance plan is fully-funded or self-funded so you know which path to take. There are network adequacy policies in place, but they must receive a consumer complaint to trigger an investigation. 

    If you are part of a fully-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance on their website. If you have questions about the complaint process, you can call 877.527.9431 and press 4 for health insurance questions. 

    If you are part of a self-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration on their website  or by calling 1.866.444.3272 and pressing 2 to talk to your regional office. 

    My insurance claim has been processed incorrectly by Blue Cross Blue Shield, what can I do?

    Ask your HR administrator if your insurance plan is fully-funded or self-funded so you know which path to take.  

    If you are part of a fully-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance on their website. If you have questions about the complaint process, you can call 877.527.9431 and press 4 for health insurance questions. 

    If you are part of a self-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration on their website  or by calling 1.866.444.3272 and pressing 2 to talk to your regional office. 

    Who can I talk to at the Illinois Department of Insurance about my complaint against Blue Cross Blue Shield?

    Ask your HR administrator if your insurance plan is fully-funded or self-funded so you know which path to take. 

    If you are part of a fully-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance on their website. If you have questions about the complaint process, you can call 877.527.9431 and press 4 for health insurance questions. 

    If you are part of a self-funded plan, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration on their website  or by calling 1.866.444.3272 and pressing 2 to talk to your regional office. 

    Who at Springfield Clinic can I talk to about my incorrect claim or bill?

    If you need help with the claims or billing complaint process, please contact the Springfield Clinic Patient Advocate Team at 217.391.7086. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

    Billing profile changes

    If you have insurance or other account information changes that you would like to inform us about, you can contact us by telephone at 217.528.7541 or 800.444.7541 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    *Please note, a signature is required on all forms before submission.

    Explanation of Benefits

    Your insurance company should send you a form explaining what they paid on charges submitted by your physician. This form is referred to as the Explanation of Benefits, or “EOB” for short. Your Explanation of Benefits will tell you if your charges were applied to your deductible or denied for some reason. They will also tell you how much was paid, how much was adjusted off due to the contractual agreement between your insurer and your provider, and how much is left for you to pay.

    Most EOB’s show a breakdown of the charges under several headings which usually read from left to right. The most common headings are:

    • Date of Service - the date of the appointment or procedure. Services - codes used by the medical provider to tell the insurance company what services were rendered to the patient.

    • Amount Billed - the amount of charges submitted by the medical provider.

    • Approved Amount - the amount the insurance company approved for payment. Insurance companies often have pre-determined dollar amounts that they consider “usual and customary” for each medical service code. This pre-determined amount is often different than what your medical provider charges for that service. Depending on the contract or agreement between your insurance company and medical provider, or lack thereof, the difference between the Approved Amount and the billed amount may be adjusted (reduced to $0) or transferred to Patient Responsibility (see below).

    • Amount Paid - the amount the insurance company paid to the medical provider for the services rendered.

    • Applied to Deductible - the amount of charges that the insurance company has applied to the deductible. Most insurance plans require the patient to pay for a certain portion of their medical charges each plan year before the insurance coverage begins to pay. This is called the plan deductible and it comprises a portion of the total Patient Responsibility (see below).

    • Applied to Co-insurance – the amount of charges that the insurance company has applied to the co-insurance element of the plan. Some insurance plans require the patient to pay for a percentage of the charges for each medical service. This is called co-insurance and it comprises a portion of the total Patient Responsibility (see below).

    • Patient Responsibility - the amount you owe. This is made up of the deductible, co-insurance and any charges not covered by the insurance plan.

    • Denial Codes - Sometimes the insurance company will deny (refuse to pay) a charge for some reason. In this case, the EOB will contain alpha or numeric codes next to each procedure which indicate the reason for the denial. The explanation of these codes will often be found at the bottom of the page or on the reverse of the EOB. Some denial codes require the patient to contact the insurance carrier in order to resolve questions or other issues that are preventing payment from being made.

    Patient Tip:

    We recommend that you compare your insurance EOB’s to the bill received from the medical provider. Check to see if the payment was posted correctly and the amount owed on the bill matches the amount indicated on the EOB. Springfield Clinic makes this comparison easier by including detailed charge and payment information on all Clinic statements. Any questions can be directed to our Customer Service Representatives at 217.528.7541 or toll-free at 800.844.7541, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Payment Options

    For your convenience, we accept payments in a variety of methods. We accept cash, checks, money orders, credit cards and debit cards. Payment is due in full upon receipt of your billing statement.

    By Mail

    Please submit your payment in full along with the bottom portion of the billing statement in the return envelope enclosed with your bill. If paying by credit card, mark the box next to the card type (we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover), enter the card number, expiration date, and your signature.

    By Phone

    We accept payments over the telephone via credit card or electronic check free of charge. Please contact us at 217.528.7541 or 800.444.7541 Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to speak to a Patient Service Representative to make a payment.

    By Internet

    We accept credit card and electronic payments through our online bill pay free of charge. You will also be able to register to receive your Clinic bills electronically through your email account. If you do not wish to register for online statements, look for the Quick Pay link to bypass the sign-in screen and progress directly to entering a payment online.

    Your Online Banking

    Springfield Clinic participates with several online bill pay providers utilized by many of the financial institutions in the central Illinois area. These relationships help to ensure that payments you initiate through your bank’s online service reach us quickly and securely.

    Pay in person

    If you would prefer to pay your bill in-person, we invite you to visit our Customer Service Representatives Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (except holidays) located at the following locations in Springfield, Jacksonville and Taylorville.

    AffordaPay™

    Springfield Clinic patients with budget payment plans were notified by mail that their budget plan account balance would be transferred to AffordaPay™ for servicing and management.  AffordaPay™ is an extended payment program from U.S. Asset Management, a national leader in healthcare financial services. AffordaPay™ provides financial services similar to Springfield Clinic’s budget plan program, including 0% APR and set payment amounts. AffordaPay FAQs

    • AffordaPay™ is an industry leader in healthcare financial services— not a collection agency or credit card company.

    • Through AffordaPay™, patients will continue to pay off their account balance interest free with 0% APR in manageable monthly payments. 

    • Payments options include US mail, telephone, auto-pay setup and an online account management portal - www.AffordaPay.com

    • Contact information:
      AffordaPay™
      PO Box 981005
      Boston, MA 02298-1005
      217.210.6682 or 855.484.3143 (toll free)
             www.AffordaPay.com

    • Call center hours (central time zone): Mon-Thurs, 8am-8pm  |  Fri, 8am-5pm  |  Sat, 8am-12pm

    AffordaPay by U.S. Asset Management Inc. A fully compliant debt purchase solutions provider

    Welcome to U.S. Asset Management’s AffordaPay program. AffordaPay allows guarantors more options to pay off balances with interest free monthly payments. Our AffordaPay team looks forward to assist.