Cost & Insurance FAQ's
At Little River Medical Center, we provide services to all and can adjust fees based on ability to pay. Whether you’re fully insured, under-insured, or lack insurance, we want you to know you are well cared-for and that we are focused on saving you money.
Can you tell me the cost before my appointment?
Please know that exact charges are based on specific services and cannot be quoted exactly before your visit. Lab work and other tests can impact the cost of your visit. For dental visits, necessary services along with the location and condition of your tooth can impact the cost of your treatment.
You will be asked to pay a fee at the time of your visit which will vary by the type of service you receive, copays and your sliding fee determination, if applicable. Additional charges or fees not paid at time of visit, if owed, will be billed to you with eligible discounts applied.
What kind of insurances does Little River Medical Center accept?
We accept most insurance plans and networks, and Medicare and Medicaid. You are encouraged to contact the number on the back of your insurance card prior to your visit to verify coverage, copay and that your plan considers Little River Medical Center in-network. Confirming this information with your insurance company in advance will help you avoid any unforeseen charges.
Our top contracted insurance carriers are:
- Absolute Total Care
- Ambetter
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
- BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina
- Centene Corporation
- Cigna Healthcare
- Delta Dental
- First Choice by Select Health of SC
- First Health
- HUMANA
- MedCost
- Medicaid – South Carolina and North Carolina
- Medicare
- Molina
- MultiPlan, Inc.
- Select Health of South Carolina
- Tricare
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare of SC
What type of payment is accepted?
You will be asked to pay a fee at the time of your visit which will vary depending on the service received, your insurance co-pay, sliding fee eligibility and the outcome of your appointment. Payment can be made by:
• Cash
•. Credit card (Mastercard or Visa) or debit card
• Personal check for the date of service.
What if I don’t have health insurance?
At Little River Medical Center, we provide services to all and offer a sliding scale fee based on income and family size. This program reduces the cost of care for eligible patients without insurance or with large insurance deductibles. To learn more about the application process, see Sliding Fee Application.