Payment Policy/Financial Policy

Welcome to our office.

The following financial policy guidelines are intended to provide our patients with a clear understanding and communication of office policies. It is intended to be helpful in planning and carrying out your dental care.

We will give you a written treatment recommendation and fee estimate for any recommended care.

Payments are expected in full at the time of services. Payments can be made by cash, check, Visa or Master Card. For extensive treatment or periodic hygiene visits, we can apply any insurance benefits and/or work out a financial plan.

Insurance is very confusing and changes constantly. Each policy and contract is different. Insurance payments are a method of reimbursing the patient according to the contracts between patient (or employer) and the insurance carrier. Staff will help our patients file insurance forms but ultimately it is patient responsibility to understand and know your eligibility and insurance coverage. Our treatment recommendations are based on patient needs, not on insurance benefits. However we will try to help our patients obtain any benefits for which he or she may be eligible. Each patient is responsible for his/her own family account and may use benefits to pay towards that account.

If you have a “closed panel/HMO insurance plan” that requires you to go to only a dentist on a provider list, we are unfortunately unable to help you. Dr. Rye does not participate in any "closed-panel programs."