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TIP FAQs

Program Costs, Billing, and Insurance

Program Costs, Billing, and Insurance

Diagnostic Testing, SLIT, Insurance, TIP Fee

How much does TIP cost?

What program costs are the patient’s responsibility?

What is the average cost of a food challenge clinic visit?

What is the estimated cost of TIP during Remission?

Who do I contact with my billing concerns?

TIP Fee

What is a TIP fee?

What does the TIP fee cover?

Is my insurance going to cover my TIP fee?

Do TIP fees include the costs of clinic visits and procedures?

What does the TIP deposit cover?

What time frame does the initial TIP deposit cover?

When is the next TIP fee due after the initial deposit is paid?

Is my TIP deposit eligible for a refund?

When should I expect my TIP invoice to arrive, where does it originate from?

Can I pay my TIP fee with my FSA/HSA card?

Are TIP fees prorated depending on when in the quarter my initial deposit is paid?

What are the payment options for TIP fees?

Can I get a discount on TIP fees? Are there multiple sibling discounts available?

If I decide to drop out of TIP while in the middle of treatment, will I still be financially responsible for anything?

Why haven’t I received a statement for my TIP Fee?

I need a TIP fee receipt for my FSA/HSA account, how do I get a copy?

Can I schedule or re-schedule an appointment if my TIP fee is not paid in full?

Do TIP fees continue once we are in remission?

I have voluntarily discharged from TIP, and want to rejoin. What fees are associated with rejoining the program?

What do Remission Visit fees cover?

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Insurance & Billing (TPIRC Medical Foundation)

Is TIP treatment covered by insurance?

Is my insurance company in-network?

How do I contact my insurance company?

How do I update my insurance information?

Do you accept Medicaid from other states?

Is my insurance going to cover my visit?

My child is covered by two insurances, how does that work?

I do not have insurance and will be a Self-Pay (cash) patient. When and how do I pay for my appointments?

What do I need to do before my appointment to obtain partial or full coverage from my insurance company?

What do I do if my claim is denied by my insurance company?

What is a prior authorization for insurance coverage of program services and how do I obtain it?

Was an authorization obtained for my upcoming appointment?

Did my insurance make a payment?

Why haven’t I received a statement for clinical or lab services?

How do I pay my medical bills?

Do you offer payment plans?

I need a receipt of my paid clinical/lab fees for my FSA/HSA account, how do I get a copy?

How do I obtain HMO pre-authorization and referrals?

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TPIRC Diagnostic Lab (Formerly Foundation Labs)

Can I pay for clinical and lab services with my FSA/HSA card?

SLIT Billing

Why am I receiving an invoice from Lung & Allergy Health Associates (LAHA) or TPIRC Medical Foundation?