Next Generation Pediatrics

01/13/2026

Becky here, with an update to my last insurance post.

Some families received a letter stating that Dr Schening was out of network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Community insurance. When we recredentialed last fall, there was a mistake in processing on the state's end. We were initially told it would resolve by mid February.

We are happy to say that four of our five providers have had this issue resolved. We are currently waiting for one provider to be recredentialed and then any provider can see any patient with any insurance.

Some of you may have been assigned to a new provider. I would still wait until this last bit has resolved before calling your insurance to switch back to Dr Schening.

Thank you so very much for your patience and understanding as we worked through this. It makes a tough situation easier, and we do appreciate it.

01/09/2026

01/05/2026

Becky here, looking for information for one of our families. I have a family that lives in the Pingree Grove area that is looking for a home school co-op. They are having a hard time finding something that fits. She is willing to drive 20-30 minutes, so it doesn't have to be something "in town".

Does anybody have any suggestions that I can pass along to them?

12/23/2025

Becky here, with an insurance update for our families that are covered by any of the Medicaid insurance plans.

Some of you have gotten a letter stating that we will be out of network effective December 31, 2025. If you have a managed care plan, they may have already assigned you a new provider.

There was an error made when the paperwork for re-credentialing was submitted to the state in August. The state is aware of their error and are working to correct it on their end. It should be resolved by early to mid February 2026.

In the meantime, you can still be seen in office. We will post any updates as soon as we have them.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

12/09/2025

Becky here. This feels like it might be important to someone. We found this in the foyer today. If it's yours, let me know and I'll drop it in the mail.

12/05/2025

There is a recall alert for glucose sensors.

Certain Abbott Diabetes Care Continuous Glucose Monitor sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings

12/02/2025

I am on the executive board for EPEL. We do a lot of great work for our community. If you have a few dollars, please think about donating to us. We are trying to make all children in our community successful!

11/29/2025

Becky here, but just for a minute. Literally. We are scheduled to be in office today until 11:30, but with the weather we are heading out early.

Stay safe and stay warm.

We will see you Monday!