Q Is this an insurance plan?
A: No, this is not an insurance plan. These plans provide you with discounted prices on a wide range of services; you will pay
for services at the discounted price at the time services are received.
Q How does the discount program work?
Saving money on health care expenses is easy with a discount program.
First, members can find participating providers by calling
(888)
949-8184 or by
conducting
a provider search. After confirming the provider's continued
participation when making an appointment, members just show their
membership card at the time of service. Members are responsible for
paying all fees directly to the provider.
Q What doctors can I go to?
You can find participating providers for the discount programs by visiting
the provider search page or calling (888) 949-8184
and pressing option 1, then option 1 again.
Q Can I use my membership when I travel away from home?
A: Yes, your membership can be used at any participating provider in the United States.
Q: After I register for the plan, when should I receive my membership kit?
A: After your payment has been processed, you will receive a membership kit in 7 to 10 business days.
Q How do I get additional membership cards?
A: If you need additional cards for your household, or have lost your card, please call
Member
Services at (888) 949-8184
and press option 1, then press option 1 again. They will be happy to send additional cards to you.
Q If my doctor or dentist refers me to a specialist who is not in the network, do I still get a discount?
A: You will only receive a discount by going to a participating provider. You might try printing out a list of participating
providers to share with your doctor or dentist to see if he/she could recommend any of the participating specialist locations.
Q What do I do if I feel the provider overcharged me?
A: You can send a copy of your bill and a written letter to the administrator of the plan,
Careington International Corporation,
Attn: Provider Relations, P.O. Box 2568, Frisco, TX 75034. They will investigate your inquiry, and you will be contacted regarding the findings.
Q Once I select a provider, am I assigned to that provider? How often can I change providers?
A: Another great feature of the discount plans is your ability to select any provider from the network. You can change providers
at any time, and household members can select their own
providers. Call Member Services at (888) 949-8184 for help finding
participating providers or
click here
to conduct a provider search.
Q What should I say when I call a provider to make sure they participate?
A: The providers will recognize the name of the network with which they participate, so when you call, it is important to use
the name of the correct network.