ACCEPTED INSURANCES

At Coulee Vision Center, we are committed to providing the finest quality eye care.  Our philosophy is that 'every patient should have access to eye care', regardless of social status or financial means.  If you have no insurance we have an 'out of pocket' deeply discounted charge, and we accept Visa, MC, Discovery, American Express and Care Credit.

Here at Coulee Vision Center, a variety of insurance plans are accepted in order to ensure that each patient receives care well above and beyond minimum standards. 

Our services are not free and care shall be extended to all who are in need, provided all necessary documentation is in order.  

**Please note that a medical eye exam does not include a refraction (prescription for glasses), but rather focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of eye health.  Most insurances cover the refraction; Medicare specifically does not.

• Insurances we are Providers for:  Aetna, Amerigroup, (Eyequest) Asuris Northwest Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care, (Envolve - Routine Only) Eye-Med, First Choice Health Network, GEHA, LifeWise Health Plan of Washington, Medicaid, Medicare,  MultiPlan, Northwest Administrators Inc., Tricare Trusteed Plans Service Corp, United Health Care, (MarchVision), Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Department of Labor and Industries, and VSP.  At this time we are not providers for Molina, Davis Blue, Ambetter, Spectra & UNC.  

ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE  

There are two types of health insurance that will help pay for your eye care services and products. 

1.   Vision plans, such as VSP, Cross/Blue Shield, Eyemed, NBN & others)  You may have one or both of these types of insurance.  Here are a few things you should know about your insurance and how it works:  

Vision plans only cover routine vision wellness exams, along with eyeglasses and contact lenses.  Vision plans do not cover medical eye care (the diagnosis, management or treatment of eye health problems). 

1. Medical insurance, like Medicare must be used for medical eye care. If you have both types of insurance plans it may be necessary for us to bill some services to one plan and some services to the other.  We follow a procedure called ‘coordination of benefits’ to do this properly to minimize your out-of-pocket expense. 

• You are responsible for the terms of your insurance contract, including deductibles, co-pays or non-covered services according to your insurance benefits.  

• Please provide your insurance cards and a picture I.D. to our staff so we can make a copy.  In addition, should you have any questions, please ask and we will be happy to help.

• CARE CREDIT:   
• Now you can pay your doctor or healthcare provider online with CareCredit. Take care of outstanding medical bills quickly and securely. - Pay online up to 120 days after your visit, or for goods and services to be received within 30 days.
• To get started, you'll need the following:
• Name and location of who you want to pay
• Date service received
• An invoice or patient number from the provider (if available)
• Your CareCredit credit card (Don't have one? Apply or learn more)
• Use CareCredit to pay online for yourself, your pet, your friends or family. Plus, for transactions of $200 or more, you can take advantage of our special financing options to help spread your healthcare bill payments over time.* All the convenience — with no extra fees!
• * Special financing options available on Pay My Provider may be different from options available in-office. Standard account terms apply to payments under $200. Promotional financing available on balances $200 or more, subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required.
• Why Pay with CareCredit
• For 30 years, CareCredit has been a leader in helping patients move forward with the care they want or need. The CareCredit credit card is accepted at more than 200,000 enrolled providers and select merchant locations nationwide and is designed to help you finance health, beauty and wellness needs for you and your entire family, including your pets.
• Not a Cardholder? Apply for a CareCredit credit card or learn more.