Dr. Hughes’ services are covered by

• CIGNA Health Care
• AETNA
• Medicare (only for medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and non-end-stage renal diseases)
• NC State Health plan
• Affordable Care Act plans

In addition, coverage is provided for Blue Cross Blue Shield participants in the following plans

• Blue Care HMO
• Blue Options PPO
• Blue Advantage PPO
• Federal BCBS
• Many BCBS plans in other states

with the completion of the Healthy Lifestyles Questionnaire.

Most Insurance companies do not require a physician’s referral.

Whether or not your plan is listed above, for details of your coverage we encourage you to call the claims number for your plan and ask them

• How many visits are covered? over what period?
• What is the co-pay?
• Have you met your deductible?
• Ask for a reference number to document the conversation.

For more details on costs and payment policies, see the New Patient Information Form.