Can you briefly describe the Hospital Advocacy Plan?
The Hospital Advocacy plan is designed to help members with their medical bills whenever a single hospital visit totals $1,500. (For the insured, this means the amount you are personally responsible for, aside from your deductible.) Charges can be incurred from multiple providers. The patient advocate negotiates on behalf of the patient and pursues
Are there plans for emergency services?
Yes. Emergency services may or may not be contracted with the AmeriPlan Deluxe Plus plan. Depending on the extent of the charges, these services may be eligible for the Hospital Advocacy Plan.
Why would a medical professional participate in the AmeriPlan Consumer driven Health Care Plan Dental Plus and Deluxe Plus?
There are many reasons. Some of the most important are: 1) Care and treatment are put back into the healthcare provider's hands. 2) The provider gets paid at the time of care. Many insurance plans take up to 120 days for payment. 3) Office administrative costs are reduced. No paperwork to complete, file and
Are providers reimbursed by AmeriPlan for their services?
No. As with all of our health plans, the provider receives the full discounted fee from the member at the time services are rendered.
How do I locate an AmeriPlan provider?
There are two ways to locate a provider: 1) A provider locator is available at www.ameriplanusaprovidersearch.com. This is particularly useful for medical providers. 2) Call Member Support toll free at 800-647-8421.
Who are the Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Hearing, Vision, and Chiropractic Care providers?
AmeriPlan has assembled one of the largest networks of providers in the country and we are constantly adding to this base. Our network has tens of thousands of medical practitioners and more than 100,000 dentists and 12,000 vision care providers, approximately 50,000 pharmacies and more than 7,500 credentialed chiropractors.
Will the member’s privacy be protected?
AmeriPlan is compliant with all HIPAA regulations.
Do members receive a fee schedule?
Yes, for dental care. Dental fees vary by area.
Are ongoing dental/medical problems (conditions) included?
Since AmeriPlan is not insurance or a health organization, all ongoing medical/dental problems (conditions) are accepted except for orthodontic treatment in progress.