Insurance

Review these resources to help you work through the insurance process with your insurer and with Mayo Clinic.

Insurance types

Mayo Clinic has established arrangements with several different types of health care insurers.

Approval from your insurer

Obtaining approval from your insurance for your appointment, and why you may need both pre-authorization and pre-certification before care.

Guidance for denied claims

Options for what to do when an insurance claim is denied after service.

International patients

Patients visiting Mayo Clinic from international locations typically follow different billing and insurance processes.

Uninsured (self-pay) or underinsured patients

Options to consider including governmentally funded coverages and requesting financial assistance.

Insurance FAQs

Answers to common insurance-related questions.

Glossary of billing and insurance terms

Contact us

Contact Mayo Clinic Patient Account Services for assistance with billing and insurance concerns.

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