Coverage update: Balance Foot & Ankle no longer accepts Molina Healthcare.
We are no longer contracted with Molina Healthcare, so we cannot bill Molina for podiatry visits. If you are a Molina member, you still have good options with us — transparent self-pay pricing and a free benefit check if you carry secondary coverage. Everything below explains exactly where you stand and what to do next.
Quick answer
Does Balance Foot & Ankle take Molina Healthcare? No. We are out of network with Molina and cannot submit claims to Molina on your behalf. Molina members are welcome to be seen as self-pay patients, and we will tell you the full cost before you book.
What if I have another plan too? Many Molina members carry a second plan — Medicare, a commercial plan through work, auto no-fault (PIP), or workers’ compensation. If any of those apply to you, we can almost certainly bill that instead. Call us and we will check it for free.
Where can I use my Molina plan? Molina keeps a current in-network podiatry directory in your member portal and on the back of your member ID card. That directory is the fastest way to find a podiatrist who is contracted with Molina today.
Still want to be seen? We have room this week.
Molina members are welcome as self-pay patients — and the benefit check is free.
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Plans Balance Foot & Ankle does accept
Molina is not on this list, but a great many Michigan patients carry one of these instead. Pick your plan to see what podiatry care costs under it:
We are also contracted with McLaren Health Plan and Meridian (Michigan Complete Health), plus most major commercial PPO plans. If you do not see your plan, call (810) 206-1402 and we will check it while you are on the phone.
If you are a Molina member, here are your three options
1. Use Molina with an in-network podiatrist
If keeping your Molina benefit is the priority, use the provider directory in your Molina member portal or call the member services number on your ID card. Molina will point you to a podiatry practice that is contracted with them right now. This is the right move if cost is your main constraint and your foot problem is not urgent.
2. See us as a self-pay patient
Molina members are welcome here as self-pay patients. We quote the full cost of the visit before you book — no surprise billing, no claim to chase. Many patients choose this for a second opinion, for a problem that has not improved elsewhere, or simply to be seen this week instead of next month. See our self-pay pricing page for how it works.
Self-pay visits are generally eligible for HSA and FSA funds, and we offer payment plans for larger treatment courses such as custom orthotics or surgery.
3. Check whether you have other coverage we can bill
This is the option people forget, and it is free to check. We can bill for you if any of the following apply:
- You also have Medicare. Many dual-eligible members have Medicare as primary — we accept it.
- You have coverage through a job or a spouse. A commercial PPO usually pays as primary.
- Your foot problem came from a car accident. Michigan auto no-fault (PIP) pays for injury care regardless of your health plan. See auto accident / PIP.
- Your foot problem happened at work. Workers’ compensation covers it, not your health plan.
- You changed plans recently. Coverage changes at open enrollment, after a job change, or when you age into Medicare. If you are now on a plan we take, you are all set.
Call (810) 206-1402 and we will run the check for free before you commit to anything.
Molina Healthcare podiatry questions
Is Balance Foot & Ankle in network with Molina Healthcare?
No. We are not contracted with Molina and cannot bill Molina for your visit. We will always tell you this up front rather than letting you find out from a denied claim.
Will Molina reimburse me if I pay you directly?
Molina Medicaid plans generally do not reimburse members for out-of-network routine care, so you should assume a self-pay visit stays self-pay. If you have a Molina Marketplace plan, check your out-of-network benefit before your visit — some plans have one and some do not.
Can I still be seen this week?
Yes. Self-pay patients book the same way everyone else does, usually within the same week, at either our Howell or Bloomfield Township office.
What does a self-pay visit cost?
We quote it before you book, so you are never guessing. Cost depends on whether you need imaging, a procedure, or just an exam and plan. Call (810) 206-1402 or see our self-pay pricing page.
I have Molina and Medicare. What then?
Then we can very likely see you on your Medicare benefit, which we do accept. This is common for dual-eligible patients. Call us and we will verify which plan is primary at no charge.
Do I need a referral to see you?
Not for most PPO plans. Some HMO and Medicaid managed-care plans do require one — we will tell you exactly what your specific plan needs when we verify your benefits.
Do you take Michigan Medicaid at all?
Yes — we accept Michigan Medicaid and several Medicaid managed-care plans. Molina is the exception. See our Medicaid podiatry page for details.
Did you used to take Molina?
We were previously contracted with Molina. That contract has ended, and this page is kept current so Molina members are not sent here expecting coverage we can no longer provide.
Book with a board-certified podiatrist this week
Howell and Bloomfield Township. Free benefit check before you come in.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.
More questions patients ask
Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept Molina Healthcare?
No. Balance Foot & Ankle is no longer contracted with Molina Healthcare and cannot bill Molina for podiatry visits. Molina members are welcome as self-pay patients, and we quote the full cost before you book. Call (810) 206-1402.
Is Balance Foot & Ankle in-network with Molina Healthcare in Michigan?
No. We are out of network with Molina and cannot submit claims to Molina on your behalf. To find a podiatrist who is currently contracted with Molina, use the provider directory in your Molina member portal or the number on your member ID card.
Which insurance plans does Balance Foot & Ankle accept?
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Michigan Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HAP, Priority Health, McLaren, Meridian, Tricare, workers’ compensation and auto no-fault (PIP), plus most major commercial PPO plans. Call (810) 206-1402 for a free benefit check.
I have Molina and Medicare. Can Balance Foot & Ankle see me?
Yes. Many dual-eligible patients have Medicare as their primary coverage, and we do accept Medicare. Call (810) 206-1402 and we will verify at no charge which of your plans is primary before your visit.
What does a self-pay podiatry visit cost at Balance Foot & Ankle?
We quote the full cost before you book, so there are no surprise bills. Pricing depends on whether you need imaging, a procedure, or an exam and treatment plan. Self-pay visits are generally HSA and FSA eligible, and payment plans are available.
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist at Balance Foot & Ankle?
Not for most PPO plans. Some HMO and Medicaid managed-care plans require a referral. We tell you exactly what your specific plan requires when we verify your benefits, before your appointment.
Still have a question about coverage or cost? Book online and we will check your benefits before your visit: Book in Howell · Book in Bloomfield Township. Prefer to talk it through first? Call (810) 206-1402.