Referrals
As a member of an HMO, you have become a partner with your Primary Care Physician and it is mandatory that you get a referral from your Primary Care Physician to see a specialist. Optometrists are considered specialists. We require referrals for all visits that are not routine in nature, i.e. itchy red eyes, an injury to your eye(s), seeing light flashes or floaters, and so on. If possible, obtain multiple visits in your referral so you do not have to repeat this process if we need to see you more than once. If a referral has not been obtained and the claim is denied, you will be responsible for payment in full.