As an avid reader of Prevention magazine, I’m always seeking ways to simplify paying my subscription bill. The easier the payment process, the more time I have to dive into those insightful articles! If you also subscribe to Prevention, I want to share some tips for streamlining your bill payment online.
Overview of Prevention Magazine
For some background, Prevention provides health and wellness content spanning nutrition, fitness, beauty, and more Their goal is to empower readers to live happier, healthier lives through practical, science-backed advice.
Prevention was founded in 1950 and is now published by Hearst Magazines, Subscribers can choose print issues delivered by mail or digital access on their website and app,
Now let’s get into the nitty gritty of paying your Prevention subscription bill stress-free!
Online Account Management
The best place to start is the Prevention website. You can register for an online account to:
- View your current balance
- See payment history
- Update payment method
- Manage subscription preferences
- And more!
I recommend taking a few minutes to set up your account. It makes managing your subscription a breeze.
Payment Methods Accepted
When paying your Prevention bill online, you have several options:
- Credit/debit card – Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- PayPal – Fast and easy with your PayPal account
- Amazon Pay – Use your Amazon account for payments
- Apple Pay – For iOS users
The ability to pay how you want provides flexibility. I often use my credit card for the rewards points!.
Tips for On-Time Payment
Nothing’s worse than realizing your payment is past due. Avoid late fees and interrupted service with these tips:
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Remind yourself—Use your Prevention account to get email alerts before the due date.
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Autopay – Set up recurring payments from your credit card or PayPal to pay automatically each month.
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Mark your calendar – Jot down the due date so it’s top of mind each month.
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Allow processing time – For credit card and online payments, allow 5-7 days for processing before the due date.
Payment Plan Options
If you’re experiencing financial hardship and can’t pay in full, Prevention may be able to offer payment plan options. Reach out to their customer service team to discuss flexible arrangements that meet your needs.
Temporary suspension of your subscription may also be a possibility while you get back on your feet. Don’t hesitate to ask about assistance.
Customer Service Contacts
If you ever have an issue paying your bill, Prevention’s customer service team is available to help at:
- Phone: 800-813-8070
- Email: [email protected]
- Live chat on their website
Don’t be shy about reaching out with any questions or concerns!
Security and Privacy
When paying bills online, safety is a top priority. Prevention utilizes industry-standard encryption to keep your financial information secure. They also have a detailed privacy policy available on their website.
You can feel confident your data is safe when managing your account and payments online.
Payment Confirmations
One final tip – be sure to save payment confirmations for your records, either printed or digitally. It’s handy to have proof of payment if any issues arise. Most online payment systems allow you to download or email a receipt.
Let’s Review
To recap, here are the key steps for streamlining your Prevention magazine subscription payments:
- Register for an online account to access billing details
- Save payment methods like credit card or PayPal for convenience
- Set up autopay or reminders to pay on time every month
- Contact customer service if you need payment assistance
- Save confirmations for your records after each payment
With these tips, paying your Prevention bill each month takes just minutes. You can spend less time on finances and more time reading motivating stories. Getting your payment ducks in a row lets you fully relax and enjoy all that Prevention has to offer!
Insurance Billing
PreventionGenetics will file an insurance claim on behalf of a patient with any commercial insurance company. PreventionGenetics is in-network with a number of insurance providers, please see our list of in-network health plans. To submit a claim to insurance, the required insurance information and documents must be submitted along with a signature from the individual accepting financial responsibility (patient or another individual). Please see the insurance billing section in our myPrevent ordering portal or the paper test requisition form for required information.
Many insurance companies require prior authorization in order to determine whether genetic testing is medically necessary and will be a covered service under the patients plan. PreventionGenetics will help you and your patients understand their insurance coverage by performing a benefit investigation and/or pre-authorization with any commercial insurance company and Wisconsin Medicaid. For assistance please complete the Benefit Investigation Request Form or contact our insurance specialists.
Prior authorizations can take some time to obtain depending on the insurance plans policy and documentation requirements. If a sample is received while a prior authorization is still in process, the DNA will be extracted and testing put on hold until the prior authorization has been processed. Turnaround time for test results begins after the prior authorization has been processed and approved.
The patient is responsible for any portion of the test fee not covered by the insurance company for any reason including, but not limited to: co-payments, co-insurance, unmet deductibles, or non-covered services. This may be true even if prior authorization was obtained as prior authorization does not guarantee payment by the insurance company for the service provided.
A monthly statement indicating an insurance claim is in process will be mailed to the patient. No payment will be required from the patient until the insurance claim has been processed and closed. The patient is responsible for notifying PreventionGenetics of the status of the explanation of benefits (EOB) and remitting any funds received directly from the insurance company to PreventionGenetics.
Payment is due 30 days from the date the insurance claim closes. PreventionGenetics accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We also accept bank wire transfer, ACH, or check.
For any patient with Tricare insurance, we require the patient to sign a completed Tricare Waiver (specific to his or her Tricare region) in advance of testing.
We are a contracted provider for Medicare and Wisconsin Medicaid. At this time we do not accept any other states Medicaid.
For Medicare, the patient must meet Medicare criteria for genetic testing in order for the services provided to be considered covered and reimbursable. We do require Medicare patients to sign a completed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) in advance of testing to acknowledge financial responsibility should the testing not meet Medicare criteria for covered service. For cancer tests that have specific testing criteria published by Medicare, we do not require an ABN as long as we have sufficient clinical information to support that the patient meets the criteria. Our genetic counseling team can assist with testing coverage details for cancer tests. Medicare does not allow pre-authorizations.
Institutional Billing
PreventionGenetics will invoice the institution or provider for the total test fee.
An invoice detailing date of service, patient name and date of birth (DOB), CPT Code, test name, and testing fee is generated once testing is complete and a report is issued to the ordering healthcare provider. Date of service (DOS) on the invoice will be the date the sample is received by PreventionGenetics. If the DOS must reflect the date that testing is started (rather than date received), please contact our billing team to make arrangements.
Payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. PreventionGenetics accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We also accept bank wire transfer, ACH, or check.
Monthly statements are available for institutional billing services upon request.
An institutional account is not required by PreventionGenetics. We are happy to setup an account or contract when required by an institution.
How to Pay Bills Online
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