{"id":10601,"date":"2019-11-20T14:14:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T20:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advdermatology.com\/accepted-insurance-plans\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T19:25:06","slug":"insurance-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advdermatology.com\/patient-info\/insurance-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance &#038; billing Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Have questions about insurance or billing?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"intro-text\">We understand that navigating medical bills and insurance coverage can be confusing. Whether you&#8217;re wondering what your visit will cost, how your insurance is handled, or what to expect after your appointment, we\u2019re here to help. Below, you\u2019ll find clear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about billing, insurance, and payment policies.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advdermatology.com\/patient-info\/insurance-information\/#pageblock-16264\" rel=\"noopener\">skip to faq section below to learn more about insurance &amp; billing\u2193<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Your Statement will come from forefront dermatology<\/h4>\n<p>As of November 2023, Advanced Dermatology is now proudly part of Forefront Dermatology. As a result, all billing statements will come from Forefront Dermatology and will feature the Forefront Dermatology logo. You may receive these statements via text message, email, or postal mail.<\/p>\n<h4>Pay Your Bill Online<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s fast, easy, and secure. Use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card. No additional fees apply.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forefrontdermatology.com\/online-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PAY NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\"mainEntity\": [{\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\"name\": \"What is a co-payment?\",\n\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\": \"A fixed fee that subscribers to a medical plan must pay, for their use of specific\nmedical services covered by the plan.\"\n}\n},{\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\"name\": \"What is co-insurance?\",\n\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\": \"This is the amount a patient owes after insurance has been filed. 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