Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Yes. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan including PPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Blue Care Network (BCN) plans.

Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept Medicare?

Yes. We accept Medicare Part B for podiatry visits, diabetic foot exams, medically necessary procedures, and X-rays. We also accept Medicare Advantage plans through BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, HAP, Priority Health, and McLaren.

Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept UnitedHealthcare?

Yes. We accept UnitedHealthcare PPO (Choice and Choice Plus), HMO, Medicare Advantage (AARP), and UMR plans.

Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept Medicaid?

Yes. We accept Michigan Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan through Meridian, Molina, McLaren, and HAP.

Do you accept Michigan Workers Compensation and auto no-fault?

Yes. We accept Michigan Workers Compensation for work-related foot and ankle injuries, and Michigan no-fault auto Personal Injury Protection (PIP) for auto accident injuries.

What if my insurance plan is not listed?

Call us at (810) 206-1402 and we will verify your benefits at no charge. We are in-network with most PPO and HMO plans in Michigan, including many not listed on this page.

Do you accept Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Priority Health, and HAP?

Yes. We accept Aetna (PPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage), Cigna (PPO, HMO, Open Access Plus), Humana (PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Gold Plus), Priority Health (PPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage), and HAP (PPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage).

How quickly can I get Insurance And Costs care at Balance Foot & Ankle?

Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices for insurance and costs. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online. Urgent cases are often seen same-day.

Does insurance cover Insurance And Costs?

Most major insurance plans cover insurance and costs when medically necessary, including BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid. We verify your benefits before treatment. Call (810) 206-1402 to confirm your coverage.

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Insurance, Costs & What to Expect at Your First Visit

We understand that navigating insurance coverage and medical costs can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already dealing with foot or ankle pain. At Balance Foot & Ankle, we believe that financial stress should never stand between you and the care you deserve. That’s why we’re committed to total transparency about insurance, costs, and exactly what to expect before you ever walk through our doors.

Our dedicated billing team is here to take the confusion out of the process. Before your appointment, we’ll verify your benefits, explain your coverage, and make sure there are no surprises. Your only job is to show up and let us take care of your feet.

Not Sure If We Take Your Plan? We’ll Check For You — Free.

Call us with your insurance card handy and we’ll verify your benefits before your visit. No obligation, no cost, no hold music longer than a minute. Most patients get an answer in under five minutes.

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We accept most PPO and HMO plans, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid through Meridian/Molina/McLaren/HAP, Michigan Workers’ Compensation, and Michigan no-fault auto PIP. If your plan isn’t listed, call us — we’re in-network with more plans than we advertise.

In-Network Insurances We Accept

Balance Foot & Ankle is proud to be in-network with the vast majority of insurance plans in Michigan. We accept the following carriers at both our Howell and Bloomfield Hills locations:

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Aetna
United Healthcare (UHC)
Cigna
Medicare
Priority Health
HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
Meridian Health Plan

We regularly update our insurance partnerships, so if your plan isn’t listed here, don’t worry—we may still accept it. Call our billing team at (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit, at no cost to you.

What If I Don’t See My Insurance Listed?

If your insurance carrier isn’t listed above, you may still have out-of-network benefits that cover a significant portion of your care. Many PPO and POS plans include out-of-network provisions that patients aren’t even aware of. Here’s what we do to help:

We verify your benefits for you, free of charge. Simply call us at (810) 206-1402 with your insurance card in hand. Our billing specialists will contact your carrier directly, confirm your out-of-network benefits, and explain your estimated out-of-pocket responsibility—all before you schedule your first appointment. No surprises. No confusing bills weeks later.

In many cases, patients with out-of-network benefits find that the difference in cost is minimal, especially when factoring in the quality of board-certified, fellowship-trained care you’ll receive at Balance Foot & Ankle.

Self-Pay & Financing Options

No insurance? No problem. We believe everyone deserves access to expert podiatric care, regardless of their insurance situation. For self-pay patients, we offer:

Clear, upfront pricing. Before any treatment begins, you’ll know exactly what it costs. We provide transparent pricing for office visits, diagnostic imaging, and common procedures so you can make an informed decision without fear of hidden charges.

Flexible payment options. We accept CareCredit® for interest-free financing on qualifying treatments, as well as HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards. Major credit cards and debit cards are also accepted. Our front desk team can walk you through the options that work best for your budget.

If cost is a concern, please don’t let it stop you from calling. We’d rather talk through your options than have you suffer in silence. Reach out to us at (810) 206-1402—our team is here to help you find a path forward.

What to Bring to Your First Visit

To make your first appointment as smooth and efficient as possible, please bring the following items:

Photo ID — A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification.
Insurance card — Both the front and back. If you have secondary insurance, bring that card as well.
Current shoes and orthotics — Bring the shoes you wear most often, along with any existing orthotics or inserts. This helps our doctors evaluate your gait pattern and current support.
List of current medications — Including supplements and over-the-counter medications.
Referral paperwork — If your insurance plan requires a referral from your primary care physician, please bring a copy.

You can also save time by completing your new patient paperwork online before your visit. Click here to access our New Patient forms and arrive ready to be seen right away.

Ready to Get Started?

Don’t let insurance questions or cost concerns keep you from getting the relief you need. Our team handles the paperwork so you can focus on feeling better. Call (810) 206-1402 today to have our billing team verify your benefits—it’s free, it’s fast, and it takes one thing off your plate.

Same-week appointments are available at both our Howell (4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302) locations.

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