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Despite the many challenges faced by families today that discourage optimal health, it is our goal to improve access to effective nutrition & health education resources. Barbara is a creative problem-solver and strives to experiment with both traditional and non-traditional venues to provide nutrition education.

As a courtesy, we accept most major health plans in Massachusetts. Each patient is responsible for understanding the guidelines for reimbursement on their health plan. Clients are responsible for obtaining any authorization(s) and/or pre-certifications necessary to ensure coverage as outlined by their specific plan.  As a courtesy, we submit insurance claims on behalf of our clients, however, this does not guarantee payment.

Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Co-payments are due at the time of service or may be pre-paid in advance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield* of Massachusetts
Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan

Call us if your insurance plan is not listed to verify our participation in your plan as an in-network provider.

*Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance coverage varies by state. Please call your insurance provider to verify coverage.

Co-Payments

Copayments are listed on your health insurance card. If you are unsure of your copayment amount, contact your health insurance provider. Under most circumstances, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) counseling visits are considered a “medical office visit.”

Copayments are due at the beginning of each session. You may pay copayments in advance for 1-month if you desire. We accept cash, personal checks.

Out of Pocket Payments

Fees are based on a 60-minute initial appointment and 45-minute follow-up appointments. There is an additional 15-minutes built into each session to cover time for scheduling, care coordination and billing. Upon request, Neighborhood Nutrition can provide an invoice to clients to submit to a health plan that we do not accept.

ALL Out-of-pocket payments and co-payments are due in-full at the beginning of each session. There are NO exceptions. Patients who do not have their payment at the time of the visit will be rescheduled for a future appointment time/date. You will be responsible for a cancellation fee. Neighborhood Nutrition can arrange payment plans for visits to be paid in advance. As a private-practice group, we cannot bill patients after services are rendered.

 

 

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