Appointments
A wellness visit or a physical?
Understand the difference before you schedule.
Ask before you go
- Visit type
- What to bring
- Possible costs
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A bill to understand. A visit to prepare for.
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What brings you here today?
I have a bill or noticeI have a visit coming upI have a coverage questionSomething in my life changed
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Prepare for an appointment
A visit checklist and a question to ask before you go.
Prepare my next step 02Make sense of a bill or notice
A short call script and the documents to keep nearby.
Prepare my next step 03Review before changing coverage
A clear list to verify before any switch.
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For the everyday questions
A good place to start
Paperwork
A bill, a notice, or something else?
Start with the title at the top of the page.
A useful next step
- Identify the document
- Look for a requested action
- Ask the sender to explain
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Coverage
Is your coverage still working for you?
Make room for questions, even if nothing has changed.
Three questions to reflect on
- Getting care
- Costs
- Changing needs
3-question reflectionStart the reflection
Something useful to take with you
A few good questions.
One less thing to remember.
Keep questions as you go. Bring your checklist to a call or appointment, and take things one step at a time.
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My next conversation
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“What type of visit is scheduled, and could other services lead to charges?”
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