Policies

Patients WITH Health Insurance:  Due to the many new options in Health Insurance plans it is patients’ responsibility to call their insurance company to verify that we are in network with your plan before being seen in our office.  

Although we can accept most major insurance plans, there are now several new options under those plans that have restricted networks. If your insurance won’t cover a visit due to changes in their plan coverage, it is patient responsibility to pay for services.  

Many health insurance plans require you to pay a copay and we are contractually required to collect this copayment at the time of service. The remaining balance of the charges for your services will be billed to your insurance plan. If you are unable to pay your copayment at the time of service, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment for a future time.

If you have an existing balance, you are required to either pay this balance or make financial arrangements with us to pay the balance before your child can be seen (except in a medical emergency). Financial arrangements can be made by calling the Billing Specialist at 970-619-8139.

If your account is more than 120 days overdue, you may be referred to collections. I understand that should my account become delinquent and turned over to an attorney and/or collection agency, I will be responsible for all costs of collection, legal fees, and attorney fees incurred as a result.

Patients who DO NOT have Health Insurance:  For those who do not have health insurance, payment for services rendered is required at the time of service. If you are unable to pay at the time of service, please ask to speak to our Billing Specialist.

As medical professionals, we feel very strongly that vaccinating children on schedule with currently available vaccines is absolutely the right thing to do for all children and young adults. We are making you aware of these facts not to scare you or coerce you, but to emphasize the importance of vaccinating your child.

We recommend vaccinating children on a schedule in accorance with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC.

That said, we are more than willing to discuss any questions you may have about vaccines and will work with your family to vaccinate your child on a schedule that works for your family.