{"id":8462,"date":"2025-07-03T13:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/?page_id=8462"},"modified":"2026-05-10T02:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T06:03:10","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h1 class=\"aligncenter\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h2 class=\"\">Patient FAQ<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;What should I bring to my appointment?&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751564605546{border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-plus-sign&#8221;]\u2022 Current medications<br \/>\n\u2022 Names of other medical providers caring for your health<br \/>\n\u2022 Recent hospital or emergency room discharge paperwork<br \/>\n\u2022 Any reports or letters from other medical providers<br \/>\n\u2022 Forms to be completed by medical provider<br \/>\n\u2022 Insurance card<br \/>\n\u2022 Income information if uninsured<br \/>\n\u2022 Insurance copay (if applicable)[\/vc_toggle]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I pay for my visit?&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-plus-sign&#8221;]We accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and private insurance. Uninsured or underinsured patients may be eligible for our sliding fee scale. Co-pays, deductibles, co-insurances and fees for non-covered services are expected to be paid at the time of your visit. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and debit cards. All patients are welcome regardless of their ability to pay. An estimate of the cost for medical services and items for patients who are not insured or who are not using insurance will be made available prior to the patient&#8217;s visit.[\/vc_toggle]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I refill my medications?&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-plus-sign&#8221;]Medication refills can be requested by calling the health center or through the online patient portal. 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How does that work?&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-plus-sign&#8221;]Referrals to specialty providers can be made during a visit with your MHEDS Provider. Please allow up to five (5) business days for our Referrals Department to complete the referral process. If you have any questions, you may call the health center.[\/vc_toggle]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;I need help after the health center is closed. Who can I talk to?&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-plus-sign&#8221;]If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, call 911 or go to the closest hospital. 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