Insurance Information

At Bloomington Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we understand that the financial aspects of healthcare can be difficult to understand and confusing. Our office will try to do everything we can to help you.

If you provide us accurate and current insurance information, we will be happy to file your charges with your primary and secondary insurance companies.

We ask that you bring proof of coverage (insurance ID card or insurance forms) at the time of your consultation.

These documents will provide essential information that will help us determine the special requirements of your insurance plan, such as how often you may be treated and who may provide treatment to you and any family members covered by your plan.

Please take time to review the following checklist that will help you provide us all of the necessary information at your appointment.

If you have health insurance:

Determine whether or not Dr. Tate is a participating provider of your insurance plan.
If your insurance company requires a referral from your dentist or physician, please bring a copy of the referral with you to your appointment.
Check if your insurance plan requires prior authorization as a requirement for benefits to be paid. If so, you may need to contact your insurance company prior to your appointment.

If your insurance coverage requires a co-pay at the time of service, please be prepared to pay that amount on the day of your appointment.

You may call our office if you would like an estimate of the payment that will be due the day of your appointment. As a courtesy, we will submit the initial claim to your insurance company for services we provide you. You will receive a statement as long as your account has a balance. You will be responsible for all charges your insurance company does not cover due to unpaid deductibles, coinsurance, or non-covered services.

If you do not have insurance coverage or if non-covered services are provided:

Please call our office to obtain an estimate of charges for the services you plan to have done at your appointment. We accept cash and most major credit cards for payment.

If you have any problems or questions regarding insurance or payment of your account, please call the office at 812-323-9700.