We have a lot of resources.....just scroll through:)Cover the Uninsured Week. This happens this month (March) and there is a very good website with a lot of information. Take a look. http://covertheuninsured.org/how_to_help VETERANS 3/10
Telephone Information Line for Veterans sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heat Service Foundation 734-728-4440 They have list psychological readjustment services, merchant marine seamen, allied veterans, medical care, disability compensation, prisoners of war, Agent Orange and other herbicides, veterans exposed to radiation, Gulf War veterans, allowances of dependents, specially adapted homes, automobile assistance.
Oakland Health Plan 1-800-258- 3669 2/10www.oaklandhealthplan.com or www.macombhealthplan.org This is open to people eligible for benefits under the Adult Benefit Waiver (ABW) program.
Free and Low Cost Dental and Endodontist Services 12/091. Michigan Dental Association www.smilemichigan.com/FindaDentist/CommunityDentalPrograms.aspx2.For federally funded programs www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "finding dental care".3. Contact the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped if you are disabled www.nfdh.org 303-534-5360
4. Burnstein Comunity Health Clinic - a free clinic. 90 W. University, Pontiac 248-758-1690 burnsteinchc@sbcglobal.net.
Endodontists
1. Covenant Community Care is a federally qualified health center taking both insured and uninsured patients. www.covenantcommunitycare.org.
2. TriCounty Dental Health Council www.dentalhealthcouncil.org.
3. Oakland County Discount Dental program Quality Dental Care - Discounted Rates
A dental program for all Oakland County residents
(No age, income or health restrictions)
www.ocdiscountdental.com 1-866-478-7914
This is a reduced fee dental program. The program is designed for health-conscious consumers looking to maintain their oral health and minimize their dental care expenses. Participating DenteMax dentists have agreed to accept a discounted fee as payment in full for each service included in the program. This is a full service program. This covers all aspects of dentistry. VERY easy website to navigate.
Low Fee Psychotherapy/Psychology services for Children and Adults 2/101. CommonGround 1-800-231-1137 www.commongroundhelps.orgThis is the gateway to all mental health services in Oakland county. Check with them first....they have information and resources for ALL issues around mental health and mental illness.
2. University of Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic 313-578-0570 McNichols campus 4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit Doctoral students in clinical and school psychology provide the servies (evaluation, testing, psychotherapy) under the supervision of licensed psychologists. People can be seen year-round based on ability to pay.3. Madonna University Psychology Clinic 734-432-5300 3660 Schoolcraft Livonia This is set up similar to the University of Detroit/Mercy clinic.4. Oakland University Psychology Clinic 248-370-2100 2200 Squirrel Rd. Auburn Hills Shorter term counseling, brief therapy and psychological testing based on a sliding fee scale.MI-Child or Healthy Kids - Michigan Covering Uninsured Children 1 through 20 years of ageWe are fortunate in Michigan to have a state insurance that covers children from birth through their 20th year. The application is on their website www.healthcare4mi.com or call 1-888-988-6300. Doctor visits/checkups, hospital care, prescriptions, dental care, immunizations, vision care, lab test and X-rays, hearing and speech care and mental health care are covered.Ferndale area physicians offer low cost office visit ratesThese are standard clinics that recognize the economic plight of a lot of people and have adjusted their fees. These fees are as of 9/09. NOTE: There MAY be additional fees for anything beyond the office visit (lab tests for example). Ask when you call. ALSO NOTE: Talk to your own physician - together you may be able to work something out.
1. Prime Care Clinic (a unit of DMC) $59.00 and sometimes less
23338 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-543-6400
2. Dr. Atif George $45.00
23760 Woodward Ave.
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48067
248-543-2800
10 - 4 MT ThF 11 - 4 W
3. Dr. Jogneswar Saha
15119 Woodward Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
313-865-2020
8 - 3 M - F, 8 - 11 Sa
IF you know of any other medical office/facility that has reasonable rates, please let us know. Once we verify, we will add the information to this page.
Disabetes Test Strips 10/09WALMART is offering diabetes test strips; $9.00 for 25 strips. Their brand has been rated "excellent' by Consumers Reports.FREE Vision Services 9/09VISION USA is a public health service that provides access to eye exams for uninsured, low-income families who do NOT qualify for government aid or private health care assistance. Eligible families are matched with one of the 166 volunteer Michigan Optometic Association optometrists who provide a comprehensive eye exam at no charge. Eyewear may also be provided at no charge or for a small fee. To receive eye care services through Vision USA, applicants must:
have a job or live in a house where there is one working member
have no vision insurance
have income below an established level based on household size
not have had an eye exam within 2 years.
To apply for services, visit www.aoa.org and clink on VISION USA in the public health box in the left column.
medtipster.comThis is one of the easiest websites to access. In only 2 or 3 steps
1- you can find prescription drugs available at discount generic programs across the country
2- find many prescription drugs available for as little as $4.00 or LESS.
3- IF your medication is available - you will see a list of pharmacies WITH pricing, in your neighborhood
4- IF medication is NOT on one of the generic programs - the site can send you notification of when it becomes available OR will suggest a therapeutic equivalent.
FREE MAMMOGRAMS again.CALL NOW! For information go to www.pohregional.org. POH Riley Foundation received a $25,000.00 grant from National Breast Cancer Foundation this week (Jan. 11, 2009). The grant is to go toward the POH Riley's Sister & Sister Free Mammogram Program to provide free mammograms to underserved and uninsured women in Oakland County. (Free Press, 1/14/09)www.ATXchange.org. Buy, sell or give away assistive technololgy "stuff" - everything from wheelchairs to "reachers" to stair lifts to..... Very neat site.
www.needymeds.com This site has a lot of suggestions for obtaining medication from "free" to reasonable cost, from pick-up to mailed directly to you.
Take a look at the www.wheretofindcare.org site. This is a great place to start your search for a health care provider that fits exactly what you need. They provide a wide range of topics and lots of ways to evaluate the service. International Federation of ChaplainsThe IFOC has volunteered to have a chapain present whenever the clinic is open. In the meantime, Chaplain Ross Hulbert is available for consultation. He can be reached at chaplainhulbert@aol.com. MOBILE HEALTH CLINICThe Detroit Health and Wellness Promotion mobile clinic will be in Ferndale ALL DAY every first Thursday of the month! The clinic will be parked at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) from 9 - 12 pm. OLHSA is located at 345 E. Nine Mile across from Credit Union One. Then, the clinic moves to the Ferndale Foods parking lot from 1:30 - 4 pm.
We hope with the move that the clinic is visible to more people. This clinic does screenings including, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, cholesterol checks, weight screening, Hepatitis C screeening, HIV/sexually transmitted diseases checks and other preventive health services. NO charge - NO Ferndale residency requirement - NO appointment necessary DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTIONS Don’t forget that both Kroger and Wal-mart sell generic prescriptions (one month’s supply) for $4.00. Kroger also sells a three month prescription package for $10.00. There are 2 Krogers near Ferndale; Greenfield between 9 and 10 and at the shopping plaza at 13 and Woodward. Anyone can take advantage of this. You only need a valid prescription. DON’T FORGET Gilda Jacobs has put out a Michigan Prescription Drug Discount Plans brochure. This has many, many resources. The brochure is FREE. 1-888-937-4453 or e-mail at SenGJacobs@senate.michigan.gov. HIV TESTING AND COUNSELINGBoth MAC (Michigan AIDS Coalition) 429 Livernois, 248-545-1435 and Affirmations (Metro Detroit's gay/lesbian/bisexual/transsexual community center) 290 W. Nine Mile Road, 248-398-7105 offer anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling. Call either for more information.
HOSPITAL CHARITY CARE TIP SHEETWhat do I do if I do not have money to pay for my medical expenses in the hospital?
First, go to the nearest Michigan Department of Human Services office (FIA) and fill out an application to determine if you qualify for a public insurance program like Medicaid, Medicare, MI-Child, or emergency Medicaid. If you are not eligible for public insurance, you may be eligible for charity care. Charity care is health care provided free or at a discounted rate. All not-for-profit hospitals in Michigan must provide some form of charity care for medical services in order to keep their not-for-profit, tax-exempt status. Each hospital has its OWN set of charity care rules. Programs will vary in who may qualify and which services are covered. If you have a medical care emergency, go to the emergency room immediately. Hospitals MUST treat you and stabilize you, regardless of whether you have money to pay your bill. This is a federal law. However, treatment and payment are two different issues. You may be required to pay your bill. When do I apply for charity care? In a non-life-threatening, non-emergency situation, you should first contact your local DHS or FIA to determine if you qualify for public insurance. If you do not qualify for public insurance, you should apply for charity care as soon as possible, BEFORE you receive medical care. If you cannot apply before receiving care, you should apply as soon as possible, whether that is while you are still in the hospital or after receiving care. Remember, in an emergency situation, you should seek medical attention immediately. FREE Mammogram and PAP tests!
One Stop Health Care for Teens and Youth 10 - 21 years of age 313-832-8060 611 Martin Luther King Blvd.Detroit 48201
CALL - they really offer a full array of services. They will provide services to anyone in our age group (10 - 21m and up to 26 for young people with special needs) regardless of ability to pay. They will work with insurance, Medicaid, sliding fee or donation depending on EACH circumstance. ALSO “we never bill for confidential services and, except for life-threatening situations, we never share your informton or results with anyone without your written permission.” ALSO “if you are 10 - 17 your parent or guardina must complete and sign your consent form to get regular medical services. If you are 14 - 17 and you want to receive confidential services, you will sign your own consent form for confidential services. If you are 18 or older, or if you are a mature or emancipated minor, you will sign your own consent form for all services.” Free Family Planning ServicePlan First! is open to Michigan women ages 19 - 44 whose incomes are 185% of the U.S. poverty level or below. for example, a single woman is eligible if she makes $19,240 or less. A woman in a family of four is eligible if the family income is $39,220 or less. If you meet the income requirements, you are eligible if you do not currently have health insurance, or if family planning benefits aren’t covered under your current insurance. To enroll, you must be a U.S. citizen. You may be required to provide a birth certificate. If you’re unable to provide a birth certificate, the state Community Health department MAY be able to confirm it for you through a secure, computerized vital records check. You can enroll online at www.michigan.gov/planfirst or check with your doctor or a local family planning clinic. The Michigan Department of Community Health provides a beneficiary help line: 800-642-3195. You may be able to see your current doctor under this plan if he or she is a Medicaid-enrolled provider. |
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