Navigating Health Insurance

When it comes to your healthcare, insurance shouldn’t be a barrier—it should be a bridge. At North Star Vascular and Interventional, we understand how confusing health insurance can be, especially when navigating specialized care like vascular procedures, image-guided treatments, or follow-up visits. That’s why we work hard to make the process clear, supportive, and stress-free from start to finish—so you can focus on healing, not paperwork.

Whether you're scheduling a consultation, undergoing a procedure, verifying coverage, or simply checking your benefits, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way with clarity and care.

North Star Vascular partners with a wide range of health insurance providers to ensure our patients have access to high-quality care. We currently accept:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HealthPartners
• Cigna
• Aetna
• UCare
• UnitedHealthcare
• UMR
• Medica
• Medicare

Our team is happy to help you verify what’s covered, what’s not, and what next steps to take.

While every insurance policy is different, many plans offer meaningful coverage for the treatments we provide, including:

• Initial consultations
• Diagnostic imaging (such as ultrasound or MRI)
• Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures
• Vascular treatments
• Follow-up visits and post-procedure care

If you’re a qualified candidate for treatment, we’ll take care of submitting any required prior authorizations or pre-certifications on your behalf. If your insurance plan also requires a referral, we’ll help guide you through that process—it often depends on your specific plan.

If you’ve ever read an explanation of benefits (EOB) and felt more confused than before, you’re not alone. Terms like deductible, co-pay, coinsurance, in-network, and out-of-pocket maximum can be hard to follow—especially when you're already focused on your health. That’s why we take the time to break them down in plain language, answer your questions, and explain exactly how they apply to your specific care, treatment plan, and insurance coverage.

Need help understanding how your insurance works with our clinic? We’ll explain:

• What portion of your treatment is typically covered
• What your financial responsibility may be
• Whether your plan includes our providers in-network

You’ll never be left guessing.

From benefit checks and pre-authorization to billing and follow-up, our experienced team ensures that your experience is smooth behind the scenes. We work directly with insurance companies to:

• Confirm your eligibility
• Submit required documentation
• Advocate for appropriate coverage
• Keep you updated along the way

We believe your time and energy should go toward healing—not navigating bureaucracy.

At North Star Vascular, our mission is to make healthcare more accessible, transparent, and patient-centered. That means delivering exceptional clinical care while also removing common barriers—including insurance confusion and financial uncertainty. We’ve helped patients across Minnesota and beyond understand their options, get the coverage they deserve, and move forward with clarity, peace of mind, and confidence in their care.

Even if you're not sure whether your procedure will be covered, we encourage you to reach out. We’ll provide a personalized benefit overview before scheduling and make sure you know exactly what to expect.

We’re here to help.

Call us today or fill out our contact form for a personalized insurance review.

Whether you’re a new patient or just looking to better understand your existing plan, our team is ready to guide you with clarity, compassion, and expertise. At North Star, we believe that knowledge is power—and that no one should delay important medical care because of confusion, stress, or uncertainty around insurance coverage, costs, or approvals. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence.