All are Welcome Here
In recent months many pediatric practices have started charging annual fees to families in their practice. These fees are meant to cover the extra work pediatricians do outside of business hours; phone calls, portal messages, and forms are all time-consuming and add an extra layer of work on top of the day-to-day visits and chart completion. Due to the increasingly common nature of these fees, we have had multiple inquiries from families in our practice about whether MVP plans on instating an annual fee.
The short answer is–NO
MVP has no plans to start charging an annual fee to our families. There are many reasons behind this decision, but most importantly we value caring for families of all socioeconomic classes. We accept almost every insurance, including multiple Medicaid and exchange plans. It is impossible for us to charge a fee without breaching insurance contracts with Medicaid plans. So, please, be assured there are no annual fees in MVP’s future.
Explanation of MVP’s Office Fees
All the fees we charge are listed below, as well as in the registration paperwork you receive when registering for the practice:
1. Form Fee: $10 for forms requested at any time including during the well visit
2. Expedited Form Fee: $25 for a form needed within 48 hours
3. No Show Fee: $50 if you cancel < 24 hours before or no show for a well visit
(valid for non-Medicaid health plans)
We hope you understand that our fees are in place to cover the extra work and time needed to complete forms in addition to the day-to-day operations of our office. The No Show Fee is in place to discourage families from missing appointments, resulting in delayed well visits and empty spots in our schedule. If, for any reason, these fees are financially prohibitive for your family, please let our front office know, and we will figure out a mutually agreeable solution.
Spring 2024 Updated Form Fee Policy
Effective immediately, Manhattan Valley Pediatrics has implemented a revised policy regarding form submissions during Well Care appointments. To streamline administrative processes and ensure the timely completion of necessary paperwork, there will be a charge of $10 for each form that requires filling out.
Policy Details:
- Fee Structure:
- A fee of $10 will be charged for each form submitted for completion.
- The fee is applicable per form, regardless of the number of forms submitted for a child.
- For example, if two forms are submitted for a child, the fee will be $20.
- Payment Procedure:
- The form completion fee must be paid at the time requested.
- Payment can be made via cash, credit card, or other accepted payment methods.
- Exceptions:
- Certain forms required for medical or legal purposes may be exempt from this fee. Please inquire with our staff for further clarification.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide efficient and comprehensive healthcare services. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or require further assistance regarding this policy update.
Thank you for choosing Manhattan Valley Pediatrics.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions about MVP’s fees.
