France Avenue Family Physicians (FAFP) has ongoing relationships with many specialty providers and facilities. If we, as your primary care clinic, cannot offer a specific type of service, a referral will be generated if approved by your provider. It is your responsibility to contact the Referral Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to your appointment at 952-831-1551 or customerservice@fafpedina.com.
Under a managed care system, each primary care clinic belongs to a care system. Each care system has their designated network of health care professionals including, primary care clinics, associated specialty care providers, hospitals, and allied health care professionals, who can deliver the full range of health care services for their patients. FAFP is contracted with two separate networks, Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) and Minnesota Healthcare Network (MHN). For you to have your highest benefit and reduce your out of pocket costs, you will be referred to an in-network provider. Referrals outside of the network will not be authorized.
Only the physician has the authority to approve or deny a referral request because of medical necessity, network, etc. If the first specialist refers you to another specialist or for another procedure, YOU must call the Referral Coordinator at FAFP to obtain authorization for that service. The testing or services of the second provider are not automatically included in the referral to the first specialist. The following insurance plans are under managed care and may require a referral:
MHN
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Medica Elect
FPA
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Blue Plus
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U Care
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Patient Choice (Choice Plus)
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Preferred One Administrative Services
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Preferred One Community Health Plan
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Medica Essentials
It is the patient's responsibility to call and obtain a referral. No retro-referrals will be authorized.
Please contact your health plan Customer Service for any benefit questions. Our Referral Coordinator is here to assist you with any questions you may have. Call or e-mail any questions to:
952-831-1551