You may have heard the term “direct billing”. What does this mean and how does it benefit you?
If you have an ICBC claim or extended health benefits, direct billing may make your life easier.
This is when a health care provider bills your insurance company on your behalf so that all you have to do is show up for your appointment, focus on your health and recovery, and leave stress-free.
Who does direct billing?
Anyone from your kinesiologist to your physiotherapist, massage therapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, counsellor, and other services that may be covered by your insurance provider can do direct billing.
Does everyone do direct billing?
No, not everyone does direct billing. You may come across some service providers that don’t have an account set up with ICBC or Pacific Blue Cross etc. Why? Paperwork and time.
What happens if someone doesn’t have direct billing?
In this case you will have to pay for your service up front and then submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement. This takes time and effort on your part so it is most likely in your benefit to find someone who does direct billing.
Feel free to email me with any questions you may have on this topic!