Private Pay Policy
Discount Policy
All patients paying in full on the day of service with a personal check, cash, VISA or MasterCard are offered a 20% reduction in total charges. When this discount is provided, it is important to understand that Carol Milgard Breast Center will not bill any insurance company or attorney on the patient’s behalf. Patients who are not part of any insurance plan or governmental program who feel they may qualify for financial assistance, may be considered for further discount on a case by case basis. In such circumstances, appropriate financial history may require verification.
Payment Plan Policy
At the time of services, all patients without insurance and / or governmental health plan coverage are required to make a 20% payment of the total charges estimated that day. Patients (or patient representatives) are also required to sign a payment plan instituting monthly payments based on Carol Milgard Breast Center’s established payment schedule. Patients not able to present the required deposit amount at the time of service, may have their examination re-scheduled.
All accounts left unpaid for three months or 90 days will be forwarded to a collection agency. Note, Carol Milgard Breast Center statements reflect messages to this effect so patients / representatives have sufficient warning before the account is actually turned over to the collection agency.
