Moving to the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex? Get your answers and make your buying decisions easy by using our resource guide.
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BEFORE YOU CALL THE DOCTOR
It is evident by the sheer abundance of health care systems and medical facilities in the Metroplex that you will have no problem finding the best one to fit your family’s needs. However, it is important to remember that, while the preceding pages of Relocating to Dallas/Fort Worth have presented a large selection of options, it is only a short survey of what the region has to offer in the field of health care.
Before you schedule an appointment or visit a health care facility, be sure it accepts your family’s health insurance plan. Many providers accept different insurance plans, so knowing where you’re covered and where you’re not is key. Often you can find a list of insurance companies that are accepted on the health care provider’s website. Alternately, contact your insurance company or health care provider for more information.
In addition, your insurance company may have facilities and providers classified as “in-network” or “out-of-network.” Visiting providers that are “in-network” can save you lots of money, so it is worthwhile to determine if a health care provider you are considering is in your network. If not, you may consider finding a similar “in-network” provider to avoid paying additional costs charged by “out-of-network” providers.
If you are without health insurance, it is always useful to research any low-cost clinics available in your area. Financial programs are often available for low-income families or families without insurance. For instance, PrimaCare Medical Centers operate 11 clinics around the Metroplex and have a discount program for those uninsured. The physicians working at the 11 PrimaCare Medical Centers are employed by PrimaMed Physicians Association. Physicians at PrimaCare practice primary care, urgent care and occupational medicine. The practitioners are trained in family practice or internal medicine and are board certified in their specialty.
It is evident by the sheer abundance of health care systems and medical facilities in the Metroplex that you will have no problem finding the best one to fit your family’s needs. However, it is important to remember that, while the preceding pages of Relocating to Dallas/Fort Worth have presented a large selection of options, it is only a short survey of what the region has to offer in the field of health care.
Before you schedule an appointment or visit a health care facility, be sure it accepts your family’s health insurance plan. Many providers accept different insurance plans, so knowing where you’re covered and where you’re not is key. Often you can find a list of insurance companies that are accepted on the health care provider’s website. Alternately, contact your insurance company or health care provider for more information.
In addition, your insurance company may have facilities and providers classified as “in-network” or “out-of-network.” Visiting providers that are “in-network” can save you lots of money, so it is worthwhile to determine if a health care provider you are considering is in your network. If not, you may consider finding a similar “in-network” provider to avoid paying additional costs charged by “out-of-network” providers.
If you are without health insurance, it is always useful to research any low-cost clinics available in your area. Financial programs are often available for low-income families or families without insurance. For instance, PrimaCare Medical Centers operate 11 clinics around the Metroplex and have a discount program for those uninsured. The physicians working at the 11 PrimaCare Medical Centers are employed by PrimaMed Physicians Association. Physicians at PrimaCare practice primary care, urgent care and occupational medicine. The practitioners are trained in family practice or internal medicine and are board certified in their specialty.
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