Insurance

Atlanta Cancer Care accepts most major insurance plans.  Please verify your benefits with your insurance carrier in advance of your appointment.

Patients may bear financial responsibility for payment of services should your insurance company reject our claim.  Please be sure to bring a copy of your insurance card with you to every visit.

It is your responsibility to notify the front desk when your insurance coverage changes so that we may appropriately update your medical records.

 

The following links may provide you more information regarding insurance.

Georgia SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

Phone: (866) 552-4464
Georgia SHIP provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans. Georgia SHIP helps people with Medicare understand their benefits and make informed decisions about health care options. Local assistance is available for health insurance related issues, including Medicare, prescription drug assistance, financial assistance programs and long-term care insurance.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office, Division of Consumer Services

Phone: (404) 656-2070

Lance Armstrong Foundation: LIVESTRONG

EXCELLENT website – has information on cancer, physical and emotional aspects of cancer, survivorship issues and more. Click on “cancer support”, then “practical effects of cancer” for information on FMLA, ADA, insurance, finances, etc.

Medicaid

As the largest division in Community Health, the Medicaid Division administers the Medicaid program, which provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and disabled.

Medicare Rights Center

Phone: (800) 333-4114
Through our national telephone helpline, the Medicare Rights Center provides direct assistance to older adults and people with disabilities as well as their friends, family and caregivers. The Medicare Rights Center also offers the Medicare Interactive (MI) Counselor, which is a dynamic, independent online resource of free information that helps older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complex world of health insurance.

Medicare

Phone: (800) MEDICARE
This website explains available benefits and allows you to compare plan options and locate providers and facilities.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Phone: (877) 622-7937
This organization offers information on many topics including, employment and health insurance as it relates to cancer. Services and materials are offered in Spanish. This organization also provides workshop, seminar and lecture series, as well as educational resources for the general public, cancer patients, and/or families.

Patient Advocate Foundation

Phone: (800) 532-5274

Affordable Care Act & Health Insurance Marketplace Exchange

Phone: (800) 318-2596 TTY: (855) 889-4325
Chat Online: www.healthcare.gov/chat/

Veterans’ Administration

Phone: (877) 222-8387
This organization provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical and rehabilitation care to its qualified veterans and their dependents. Treatment for services is based on the veteran’s financial need.