Doctors Offices near North Seattle College

Transcription

1 Doctors Offices near Pacific Medical Centers Mon - Thur 7:00am-7:00pm U.S. HealthWorks Mon - Fri 8:00am -7:00pm th Avenue NE Fri 7:00am-5:00pm 836 NE Northgate Way Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm Remember to bring Seattle, WA Phone: Sat & Sun closed Seattle, WA Phone: Sun closed 1. Photo ID (passport, Student ID, etc.) 2. Insurance Card 3. Money for payment ** An appointment is needed but usually you can see a doctor the same day or the next day. Pacific Medical Centers ** No appointment is needed, walk in is available U.S. HealthWorks 1.4 Miles: Walking 29 minutes 1.3 Miles: Walking 27 minutes

2 Emergency Rooms near Northgate Area Northwest Hospital & Medical Center 1550 N 115th St Seattle, WA Phone: Northwest Hospital Emergency Room or Doctor s Office? Go to Doctor s Office if you have: Most colds, coughs, sore throats Urinary tract infection Earache Minor cut where bleeding is controlled Possible muscle or ligament strain Sunburn or minor cooking burn Rash Fever/Flu (unless severely dehydrated) Sexually transmitted disease Go to Emergency Room if you have: Loss of consciousness Intolerable, uncontrollable pain Severe shortage of breath Chest pain or pressure Poisoning Major injury, such as a head injury Severe or worsening reaction to insect bite, sting or medication especially if breathing is difficult Stupor, drowsiness or disorientation that cannot be explained 1 Mile: Walking 22 minutes Information above is offered as a general guide and exceptional situations may occur. Call MyNurse 24/7 at (toll-free) if you are uncertain, translation provided. Always follow your doctor s instructions!

3 How to find a doctor Emergency Rooms near 1. Go to 2. Click Find a GWH-CIGNA Provider 3. Click Search by Specialty and you will see the following page: Ballard Area Swedish Medical Center 5300 Tallman Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA Phone: Follow instructions below: Select PPO Select Primary Care Providers (or select Hospitals/Facilities if you are looking for a hospital) Select one of the specialties (select General Practice if you are uncertain of which specialty you are looking for) Type in your address and how many miles you prefer to search* Click Submit and you will get a list of doctors information. * You do not need select Optional search criteria on the page above unless you are looking for doctors with a specific gender or someone who can speak your language. Please be aware that by selecting a second language you are not guaranteed to find a doctor who speaks your language; it could be someone in the doctor s office (nurse, assistant, etc.) who can speak your language. Swedish Medical Center 5.1 Miles: Car 13 minutes

4 How to order medication Your Insurance Card You MUST show your insurance card to the pharmacy while purchasing medication and let them know that you have a 50% discount covered by your insurance. Most pharmacies will apply the 50% discount automatically at the moment you purchase medication so you do not need claim any refund later. Ask doctor s office/hospital to call this number if they have questions about your insurance eligibility Your Insurance ID number Some pharmacies might ask you to pay the full price for your medication first, in which case, you will get a 50% refund later by mailing your receipt to the following address: The Lewer Agency, Inc. P.O. Box Kansas City, MO Make sure the receipt you mail includes the doctor s information. Here is how you can search pharmacies on line: 1. Go to You will see: Copay: a small fee you must pay for each visit Pharmacy information to order medication Call this number if you don t know what to do Translation available! To visit the doctor you will need: 2. As shown above, select Hospital, Pharmacy or Facility tab under Find a..., populate the Search Location field and click on Pharmacies under Popular Searches. 1. Photo ID 2. Insurance Card 3. Money for copay Then you will have a list of pharmacies close to your location displayed.

5 Print your Insurance Card on line 1. Go to 2. Enter your student ID number and password. Initial password is your birthday (mmddyyyy). 3. After login, you will be redirected to the following profile update page: Services below are included in your plan, 24/7 with translation assistance if needed: Scholastic Emergency Services If you have a life-threatening injury or illness more than 100 miles from school or need to use your insurance for any reason when you travel, call them immediately. Medical evacuation or transport Repatriation of mortal remains Compassionate family visit MyNurse 24/7 Medical Help Line Speak with a nurse about your health, illness or where to go if you feel sick or you are injured: Assistance with any health issue or question General health and wellness information 4. Fill out the mandatory fields above and click Update. Then you will be able to access your on-line account.* 5. Click Start Here Online ID Card. Find your insurance ID card and print it out. CARRY YOUR INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES! LewerMark Student Assist Counseling & Legal Services A safe and secure way for students to get short-term guidance on issues: If you have any problem accessing your on-line medical insurance account, lewermarksupport@lewer.com or call Remember to let them know your full name, school name and student ID number. Managing stress Cultural adjustment issues Substance abuse help Legal advice & referral * To confirm password, you can either use the initial password or reset it with a new one. Profile update showed above is only mandatory for the first-time login.

6 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why do I need health insurance? Medical cost in the US is very expensive. A major accident or illness could cost $10,000 $100,000. Also, health insurance is required by (NSC) and US immigration department. 2. When should I use the Emergency Room? Emergency room generally cost much higher. Go to the emergency room only when you have an life-threatening emergency. Otherwise, visit a doctor close by. If you are uncertain whether it is an emergency, call MyNurse 24/7 at The call is free. 3. What is a copay or deductible? This is a fee that you must pay each time you visit a doctor s office. Usually it is $20-$50 per visit. 4. How long does my medical insurance cover? Generally you are covered from the first day of the quarter until the day before the first day of the following quarter. You will need purchase and renew your insurance quarterly. Visit for more information about period of coverage. 5. What if Doctor s Office or Hospital says I do not have insurance coverage or my insurance expired? This may happen at the beginning of the quarter when LewerMark Agency has not received your enrollment information from NSC. Ask the doctor s office or hospital staff to call LewerMark agency to at This number can also be found in the top-left corner on the front of your insurance card. If they still cannot confirm your coverage, come to the IP office and let the front desk staff know you have a question about coverage. 6. Is dental care or vision services covered by my insurance? No, your medical insurance does not include dental or vision benefits. Students may purchase dental or vision plans directly from the providers: 7. Can someone speak my language? NSC International Office has staff and student assistants who speak Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc. Some doctor s office may provide translators. You can talk to a nurse 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling MyNurse 24/7 at and request a translator. The call is free. In case of emergency, call Where can I get more information about my insurance plan? International Student Medical Insurance BENEFITS Maximum Per Accident or Sickness Annual Maximum (consecutive 12 months) Office Visit Deductible (per accident/sickness) Hospital Visit Deductible (per accident/sickness) Preventative Care Services under the Affordable Care Act Plan Summary ( ) *Scholastic Emergence Services provides additional benefits For additional plan information, visit or call Unlimited Unlimited Medical Insurance Benefits (Unlimited Deductible Plan) PPO: 100% after $20 deductible Non-PPO: 80% of R&C after $50 deductible PPO: 100% after $20 deductible Non-PPO: 80% of R&C after $50 deductible 100% in-network Ambulance Services Covered at 100% Emergency Room Visit Prescriptions Mental Nervous/ Substance Abuse Medical Evacuation $50,000* Repatriation $25,000* $100 per visit emergency room access fee 100% covered if dispensed as inpatient In the hospital; 50% after purchase at a participating Cigna pharmacy unless covered as preventative care Paid the same as any sickness NSC medical insurance website: LewerMark Agency website: