Medical Access Program
Medical Care, Despite the Ability to Pay
The Medical Access Program of Grand View Hospital provides help now to obtain tests and care for an illness or other health problems. We’ll also advise you on finding help for future care.
What is the Medical Access Program?
The Grand View Hospital Medical Access Program helps people get the medical care they need right away. The program can provide you with low-cost medical care for a short time. How much help you receive is based on what you can or cannot afford.
To participate in our program, you must first meet with our social workers. Please bring your check stubs from your paycheck, unemployment compensation or Social Security income to your meeting. This will help to prove that you would have a hard time paying your medical bills. Our social workers will need to know how many people are in your family. They will ask you who gets money from a job or anywhere else. Our social workers will let you know if you can be part of the program. At that time – and not before – you may be able to get tests and services at lower costs.
Who Coordinates the Program?
The Grand View Hospital Medical Access Committee is made up of of hospital leaders, doctors and social workers.
We Can Help You
- Find a doctor for an illness or health problems at a lower fee
- Get prescriptions filled once
- Apply for a government program that allows you to get low-cost prescriptions for a long time
- Apply for government health insurance programs such as Medical Assistance or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
- Arrange for services such as blood tests, X-rays and physical therapy related to your illness
- Get information and learn of other people in the community who can help you right now
- Find people or groups who can help you with your health needs for a long time
How Does the Program Work?
- You will have to pay some of the costs. Doctors and Grand View Hospital Medical Access social workers will decide what you will pay. If you do not pay the agreed upon amount, we will remove you from the program.
- If you are unable to keep scheduled appointments, you must call the doctor’s office to cancel.
- The doctor or clinic will send you to specialists if you need them.You must tell the social workers about all tests, referrals or services ordered by the doctor. Please talk to your social worker about your need for follow-up care.
- If you do not follow the social worker’s instructions, we will remove you from the program. This includes filling out Medical Assistance forms, applying for patient assistance programs and so on.You must also follow your doctor’s orders.
- Any services or tests must be done at Grand View Hospital or other Grand View locations.
- The Grand View Hospital Pharmacy will only fill prescriptions during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm).
What is Not Covered by the Program?
- Emergency Department visits
- Psychiatric care (including medications)
- Dental care/routine eye care
- Any cosmetic-related medical expenses
- Birth control or services related to fertility
- Alternative medicines and treatments, including chiropractic services
- Services not previously approved by the Grand View Medical Access Program
For more information, please contact the Medical Access Program at
1-800-795-6991.
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