I am now an in-network provider for Blue Shield!
Q: But I already have you bill my insurance. What's changing?
A: This is an option I have added to my existing insurance participation: You can still use your out of network acupuncture benefits if you have a PPO plan with a different carrier. The difference is that now most Blue Shield plans will get you affordable coverage you do not need to pay for out of pocket before using your plan benefits in both San Francisco and Oakland.
Q: What about Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Cross Blue Shield?
A: In some states Blue Cross and Blue Shield are managed as one company, but in California they are mostly separate. If your coverage is for Anthem Blue Cross, I am not in network, but we can bill for out of network benefits that are often quite comprehensive. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, we'll check your benefits and see whether your specific plan is considered in or out of network for me.
Please fill out the form on my Fees and Insurance page to request a benefits check for either your Blue Shield plan or other PPO insurance and we'll start taking advantage of your acupuncture benefits!
If you have any questions, please contact me and I'll be happy to discuss them with you. And because insurance checks are usually completed within 24-48 hours, feel free to make an appointment then send me your insurance information to check right away!
ABOUT SHAWNA
Shawna Seth, L.Ac. is a California state licensed and nationally certified acupuncturist currently pursuing physician assistant training. To better understand acupuncture and how you can use it in your daily life, and to explore the connections between Western and Eastern medicine, follow her blog A Cuppa Qi. She also invites connection via email contact@shawnaseth.com or Instagram @acuppaqi.