On February 18, 2023 which was a Saturday, I went in for a cleaning and was charged $90. I asked the young lady why I was being charged and she couldn't accurately tell me why other than informing me it's my portion and that she wasn't sure why, l thought that was odd especially when I've got my insurance on file.
A few days later I contacted my insurer and explain the situation and they went through my benefits and informed me that my cleaning is free, I submitted a proof of payment to my insurer and waited to be reimbursed.
After a few weeks of waiting, I contacted my insurer and they informed me that the dental office submitted a claim a for the exact amount I paid out of pocket and I was not supposed to be charged. Then told me that the provider needs to reimburse me.
So on October 13, 2023, I went in for a scheduled cleaning and brought it up and the young lady at the front desk couldn't explain why I was asked to pay and that it was a different crew that works on the weekends (Saturday ).
she then proceeded to tell me that my cleaning is tree per my insurance, I responded I'm aware. She asked for the last 4 numbers of my card so that she can process my refund and that it was a "different " department that takes care of it. I waited until December 19, 2023 to inquire once again and I was told to give my last 4 numbers of my card so that they can reimburse me and you guessed it, no reimbursement.
Today 01/17/24 I went in to have my tooth extracted and no mention of my reimbursement was mentioned and at this point, I'm over having to ask a service provider to do right by me and its patients and having to run you down for an reimbursement .
what's displeasing to me is the fact that they would charge which they shouldn't have but to turn around and submit a claim soon after is very low. That shows a lack of integrity to do right by patients and a total disregard for account keeping. The dental hygienist and the doctors are not to blame, this is a front desk issue because I spoke to them twice and gave them ample time to correct this matter .
February 18, 2024 will be a year since l was charge for a service I wasn't supposed to be charge for and l've yet to be reimbursed. I will further research within the state how to file a complaint against this service provider , they need to be held accountable or even penalize for how they do business . On 01/18/2024 I contacted customer service at 9:26AM Eastern Time ( Humana Dental ) and explained my situation once again , the same way I did back in February / March of 2023 to express my frustration and explore my options concerning my service provider. Amber from customer service was exceptional , she listened to my frustration/grievance , didn't interrupt, which showed her attentiveness and even went as far as contacting Coast Dental Altamonte Springs to investigate. I was too fed up with the treatment that i had received from this dental office to stay on line as she inquired about my reimbursement .
After a a few minutes of holding, Amber returned online and informed me that she spoke to Julia at the front desk and that they had submitted my concerns to corporate on 01/2/2024 and that corporate will investigate the matter . This incident took place in February 18, 2023 , I was more than patient with Coast Dental of Altamonte springs . I made mention of it to them in October and December of 2023 .
For them to informed Amber that hey submitted my complaint to corporate on 01/02/2024 proves to me they were giving me the run around asking me for my credit card info to be reimbursed. On December 19, 2023 I made an appointment to be seen on 01/09/2024, which they cancelled and I'm beginning to think the only reason they allegedly submitted my complaint on 01/02/2024 because I was scheduled to be in for a cleaning .
It's May 22, 2025 and you guessed it, I never received my $90.00 , which was never supposed to be charged and they would up to this point send me text messages to make an appointment for my regular cleaning . I would I do that , they're morally bankrupt and lack integrity, I'm guessing that's their motto . read more