Q:
How can Providence Plan save me money?
A.
Providence Plan saves you money by linking you to more than
100,000 preferred providers of health care services across the
country. Providence Plan Plus links you to more than 400,
000 doctors, hospitals and clinics. In today's competitive health
care environment, these providers are eager to earn the privilege
of delivering your health care. By becoming part of the Providence
Plan supported network, they are introduced to thousands of new
patients. In exchange, providers reduce the cost of health care
services to you at the point of service. You'll save:
•
Up to 30% on prescription medications,
• 10% to 50% on dental work—from regular exams to orthodontia,
• 20% to 60% on vision care eyewear-exams, glasses, contact lenses
and even
laser correction,
• 20% to 40% on chiropractic care—X-rays, diagnostic
services and manipulations,
• 10% to 20% or more on hearing care—you can save $100
to $500 on hearing aids alone!
• 10% to 30% on alternative and complementary medicines and therapies.
• 5% to 40% or more on doctors', hospitals and clinic changes.
Attention Maryland Residents
Discounts on Hospital Services are not offered in Maryland.
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Q:
How much of a discount will I get at the dentist?
A.
Providence Plan supported dentists become participating providers
when they contractually agree to provide negotiated discounts
to active members. The amount of discount members will receive
may vary by the area of the country and dental provider. Typically,
the amount of the discount is determined by the dentist's charge, or a scheduled fee for each service. Savings
of 10% to 50% off national average dental prices.
To
find a participating dentist near you click
here.
Discounts
are available on these services:
• Dental exams
• Filings
• Cleanings
• Oral surgery
• Periodontics
• Dentures
• X-rays
• Restorations
• Preventative services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Orthodontics (including braces)
• Many other services
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Q:
How much will I save at the pharmacy?
A.
The percentage of savings varies, based on the manufacturer's
wholesale price of the medication, and the price the pharmacy
may charge for the medication on any given day. Both may change
on a daily basis. To find out how much you will save at the pharmacy,
you must present your Providence Plan ID card to the pharmacist
along with your prescription and you will receive a specific price
quote. Providence Plan's "Best Price Assurance" means
that your actual cost will be the contracted price or the pharmacy's
price on the day the prescription is filled,
whichever is lower. Either way, you are guaranteed the lowest
price available that day.
Savings
are typically greater when you purchase your medications by mail.
To find out how much you can save on medications you purchase
by mail, simply call (800) 396-2219 with the name and dosage of
the prescribed medication. While you're on the phone, you'll be
told the lowest price available for your prescription when you
order by mail.
To
find a participating pharmacy near you click
here.
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Q:
What is the difference between Providence Plan and Providence Plan
Plus?
There are two levels of Providence Plan membership.
A: Providence Plan delivers savings on every day expenses such as
dental care, eye glasses, prescriptions, chiropractic and hearing.
The Plan also offers discounts on complementary and alternative
medicines and therapies that are rarely covered by medical plans.
Providence
Plan Plus allows families without a medical plan to seek
health care from participating doctors, hospitals and clinics
and not get stuck paying full retail cost for their care. Services
are discounted 5% to 40% and shave hundreds-sometimes, even thousands-of
dollars off the medical bill. In addition, Providence Plan Plus
includes the savings benefits of the standard Providence Plan;
savings on dental care, eye glasses, contacts and eye exams, prescription
medications, chiropractic, hearing, and complementary/alternative
medicines/therapies.
Attention Maryland Residents
Discounts on Hospital Services are not offered in Maryland.
Providence
Plan
|
|
Providence
Plan Plus
|
$9.95
a month
or
$99 a year
You
save $20.40
On your 12 month membership |
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|
$14.95
a month
or
$129 a year
You
save $50.40
On your 12 month membership |
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Q:
How can I save on doctors and hospital bills?
Membership
in Providence Plan Plus offers savings on doctors' charges,
hospital and clinic charges. Services are discounted 5% to 40%—at
times more—off the provider's charge,
resulting in savings of hundred to even thousands of
dollars, depending on the care or service provided.
The plan requires that the discounted charge for routine doctor's
visits be paid at the time of service. Hospitalization charges require
that the discounted balance due to be paid within
30 days of receipt of the billing statement.
To receive discounts at a doctor, hospital or urgent care facility,
Providence Plan members must show their Providence Plan ID card
upon check-in or registration. They must also give the doctor or
hospital receptionist the information form included with the Members'
Saving Kit. Names and locations of participating health care providers
near the member's home are printed on the back of the welcome letter
and ID card carrier sent upon confirmation of membership.
Attention Maryland Residents
Discounts on Hospital Services are not offered in Maryland.
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Q:
How will I know what providers are near me?
A.
There are more than 70,000 providers available to you if you
choose membership in Providence Plan. There are an additional
400,000 doctors, hospitals and clinics available to you and your
family if you choose Providence Plan Plus. That's nearly
a half a million providers throughout the United States! There
are three ways to find a provider near you:
- You
may search for Providence Plan providers in your area by clicking
here
or by clicking on the Provider Search button on this web page.
You may search for Providence Plan Plus doctors, hospitals
and clinics by clicking here
Attention Maryland Residents
Discounts on Hospital Services are not offered in Maryland.
- Your
Providence Plan Savings Kit will include the names and addresses
of up to six providers in your area. This is a sample listing. Additional providers
may be available near you.
-
Call Providence Plan Customer Service toll free at (800)
308-0374.
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Q:
How much is membership?
A.
Providence
Plan
|
|
Providence
Plan Plus
|
$9.95
a month
or
$99 a year
You
save $20.40
On your 12 month membership |
|
|
$14.95
a month
or
$129 a year
You
save $50.40
On your 12 month membership |
|
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Q:
How can I apply?
A.
You can join right now by sending us your application, credit
card or bank information on our secure server by clicking here.
Or, you can download and print an application form and mail it
along with your credit card or bank information or your check,
or money order. Your Providence Plan or Providence Plan Plus
Membership Kit will be mailed to you within three days of processing
your successful payment and application.
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Q:
What if I want to cancel?
A.
Both levels of Providence Plan membership offer a 30-day, Money-Back
Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, you may call Providence
Plan Customer Service at (800) 308-0374 to cancel. Your cancellation
will become effective upon return of your Providence Plan membership
ID card.
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Q:
Whom can I call if I have more questions?
A.
Providence Plan Customer Service is available Monday through Friday,
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST. Call toll free: (800) 308-0374.
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