Our Financial Policy (same since 1987)
Payment at the time of service is expected unless prior financial arrangements have been made with the receptionist. We take payment in the form of cash, money order, personal check, insurance company check, and credit card (Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express). Our services remain the same price for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage. We can file dental insurance claims for you and accept assignment of payment to our office. We have a traditional “fee for service” structure, and the parent who authorizes dental care is responsible for payment on the account.
Our Financial Philosophy
We at Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry anticipate a long-term relationship with our patients and their families. It is our goal to offer high quality and affordable dental care to children of all ages and abilities.
Assignment of Insurance Benefits Payable to the Dentist
Payment Methods
When your child has been examined, and the pediatric dentist has determined his/her treatment needs, we will provide
you with a copy of the treatment plan and the estimated costs. The parent who authorizes dental care is responsible
for payment on the account. Payment at the time of service is expected. We take payment in the form of cash, money
order, personal check, insurance company check, and credit card (Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
We accept credit card payments over the phone.
Dental Insurance Billing
With accurate insurance information, we can obtain a pre-estimate from your insurance company and submit the bill to
them, on your behalf. We take estimated co-payments at the time of service and we will bill you for the balance due after
insurance has paid. We are “out-of-network” for many of the contracted programs. Please review your dental insurance
contract details and be familiar with their policies. For many of the companies, the “out-of-network” payments depend
on how they accept our fees. We can provide our fees for service and you can see how your policy will handle them.
The only dental insurance program for which we are “in-network” is the Delta Dental Premier PPO Plan.
Payment Plans
Sometimes, it is in the best interest of the child to provide dental treatment before the parents are prepared to pay the
full fee at the time of service. We participate in a no interest payment plan program with CareCredit. You can register
online at www.CareCredit.com. They will provide you with a credit card to be used on the day of treatment.
