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Insurance Paneling
Get accepted onto insurance panels that are hard to join, by finding where panels are open and applying with the strongest case.
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Paneling is getting accepted into a payer's network in the first place. In some areas and specialties, commercial networks say their panel is 'closed' because they believe they have enough providers.
A closed panel is often not final. We look for plan-specific openings, network adequacy gaps, group contracts and specialty needs that can get you accepted.
What's included
Strategic applications
Applications that emphasize what the network lacks, such as languages, hours or subspecialties.
Closed-panel requests
Formal requests and appeals when a payer initially declines.
Group contract options
Joining under an existing group contract when individual panels are closed.
Status tracking
Every application tracked through to a decision.
Next steps
A plan for payers that remain closed, including when to reapply.
Price
$250 per payer
Paid upfront
Paid before work starts, because it covers costs we incur. How payment works
Who it's for
Behavioral health providers, therapists and specialists in crowded markets.
How it works
Payer plan
We agree on which payers to apply to, in which order, based on your patients and location.
Document collection
One checklist for licenses, malpractice, board certification and work history.
Applications and follow-up
We submit, then call and check portals until each payer decides.
Go-live
We confirm effective dates and fee schedules so billing can start cleanly.
Hire it alone or as part of a package
Insurance Paneling is available on its own, and it is also included in Provider Enrollment. See all packages on our pricing page.
Specialties we provide insurance paneling for
We work with practices of every specialty. These pages explain what is different about yours:
See every specialty and provider type →
Insurance Paneling FAQs
What's the difference between paneling and credentialing?
Paneling is being accepted into the network. Credentialing is the verification process that comes with it. In practice the words are often used interchangeably.
Can a closed panel be appealed?
Often, yes, especially when you can show a gap in the network. Results vary by payer and region.
Which providers struggle most with closed panels?
Therapists, counselors and some specialists in large cities tend to see the most closed panels.
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Ready to talk about insurance paneling?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your practice and tell you where to start.