Q. WHAT INSURANCE DO YOU ACCEPT?
It is important that each patient inquire with their insurance provider to learn about covered services. In general, insurance contracted through employers based in the state of Vermont will cover at least a portion of naturopathic care. This includes BCBS, MVP, Cigna and Medicaid if they are Vermont based plans . Many out of state insurance companies do not yet cover naturopathic medicine, but calling to ask is worthwhile. Acupuncture is a covered service with some, but not all, insurance companies. If you are receiving Acupuncture treatment, please call your insurance company to determine if services are covered. State of Vermont, Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield, University of Vermont Medical Center, and Middlebury College are major local employers who have included Acupuncture in their benefits package.
Medicare does not yet cover naturopathic or acupuncture services.
PLEASE NOTE: The No Surprises Act requires offices to provide patients estimates of our cost of services within $400 of actual cost. We are happy to comply and want our communication to be exceptionally clear. We will provide you with a verbal estimate of costs when you call our office as well as a written notice of our fees. Patients paying out of pocket are eligible for a 10% discount off our rates when payment is made on the day of the service.
Q. HOW LONG IS A VISIT?
Our providers spend time doing a thorough review and preparation for your visits. During a new patient visit you will spend approximately 45 minutes with your physician. Follow up visits are scheduled for 25 minutes depending on a number of factors including medical necessity and the contractual agreements we have with insurance providers. These times reflect the time the physician is with you. The total time spent on your care also includes review of notes and coordination of care that extends beyond this time.
Q. ARE YOU ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS?
Yes, our office is accepting new patients with both Dr. Amy Littlefield and Dr. Anemone Fresh. The wait for a new patient visit may be between 3 weeks and 3 months. Please give us a call to schedule.
Q. I LIVE OUTSIDE OF VERMONT, CAN I STILL BE YOUR PATIENT?
Our office currently offers telephone consultation services for patients living out of state. Because we are not licensed providers in all states we can offer education but not diagnosis or treatment to our out of state patients. We are happy to coordinate with your home team to suggest labs and coordinate treatment plans. This service will not be covered by insurance plans however many patients choose this option for convenience to avoid travel for care or to supplement their knowledge of integrative options. We may refer you to an appropriate provider in your area if one exists.
Q. ARE YOU A PROVIDER WITH MEDICARE?
Unfortunately Medicare does not yet recognize naturopathic medicine and we are not eligible providers with federal programs. If you have a secondary plan we may be able to bill your secondary plan. Please call to discuss. Currently, to our knowledge, only VT State Employee retirees have this benefit. If you have a supplemental plan such as an Advantage plan we cannot submit for your care because the plan is based on Federal Medicare rules.