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CareCredit, a division of GE Money offers healthcare financing for consumers through a network of over 125,000 providers.

Founded in 1987, CareCredit was initially offered to doctors to help their patients pay for new dental implant technology. Continued advancements in technology, and procedures that are often not covered or fully covered by insurance, have created new choices for care, increasing the demand for financing options.

CareCredit is a healthcare credit card that can be used as a payment option for certain expenses not covered by insurance or to bridge situations when desired care exceeds insurance coverage. CareCredit is offered primarily for:

• Dentistry
• Vision correction
• Veterinary medicine
• Hearing care
• Cosmetic treatments and surgery

CareCredit believes in providing patients with a simple, straightforward product that is easy to understand and use:

• We strive to fully inform consumers about CareCredit and its terms through our application process, monthly statements, and provider network,
• We actively listen to consumers through our 6,000-member Patient Advisory Board; customer service center; and dedicated Healthcare Advocacy Team of customer service professionals with in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry. Cardholder input enables us to continually enhance our programs and processes, including: implementing "welcome call" pilots for some cardholders; prominently displaying the promotional end date and minimum payment reminder messages on statements; and providing a large-format card carrier.
• Safeguarding cardholders with protective measures is a top priority. We are continuously enhancing our tracking systems to monitor our provider network for any unusual dispute activity and shifts in usage or trends. Helpful consumer tools and detailed program information are available at www.carecredit.com, including payment calculators; tips for using credit wisely; a provider locator; and other features.

CareCredit supports our corporate and professional association partners in their efforts to improve access to care for the underserved. CareCredit is the founding donor of the American Dental Association's (ADA) "Give Kids a Smile" fund, which provides grants to community outreach programs to expand access to dental care for underserved children from low-income families; to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which donates more than 20,000 hearing aids to low-income children around the world; and to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) "Helping Pets Fund," supporting veterinary care for pets that have been abandoned or whose owners are experiencing financial hardship.