| Q.
Who is Healthcare
Resources? |
| A.
Healthcare Resources
Foundation is a non profit organization, who designed a preventative
health care program aimed to assist the uninsured low to moderate
income individuals and families. |
| Q.
Is this insurance? |
| A.
Although Healthcare Resources
is not insurance, our program
was designed for individuals and families who cannot afford
insurance or do not qualify for government funded programs. |
| Q.
Is this a government funded program? |
| A.
Healthcare Resources
is not a government funded program.
We are a non profit organization and our nominal membership
fee is what keeps our program in operation. |
| Q.
How does your program work? |
| A.
Our program is tailored to assist the low to moderate income
individuals in gaining access to low cost medical care. We have
taken the time to create a face to face, personal relationship
with each and every provider to give you the lowest possible
rate for your health care needs. |
| Q.
What kind of health care providers
do you have in your program? |
| A.
Healthcare Resources program
has thousands of providers which include; family practice physicians,
specialists, urgent care facilities, optometrists, dentists,
chiropractors, laboratories, radiologists, acupuncturists, herbal
medicine and over 50,000 pharmacies nationwide. |
| Q.
Where are these
health care providers located? |
| A.
Currently, we have health care providers
throughout the Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside
Counties. |
| Q.
Do I have to see a doctor in your
directory? |
| A.
Yes, as a member, you have access to our continually growing
list of providers.
Our provider list is grouped by area and specialty, we even
provide you with doctors who speak different languages so you
can pick a specific doctor you want in the area most convenient
for you. |
| Q.
What if I need
to see a specialist, do I need a referral? |
| A.
No, you do not need a referral to see a specialist, simply look
in the directory of providers under the specialty you need and
call for an appointment. |
| Q.
What if the doctor
I want to see is not in your directory? |
| A.
You can provide us with the doctor’s information and we
will contact them to see if they want to join our network of
providers, or
have them contact us directly. |
| Q.
Can I apply if I have a pre-existing
condition? |
| A.
Yes, you may still apply; we do not consider
pre-existing conditions into account to determine eligibility. |
| Q.
Will my resident status affect
my application? |
| A.
No, we do not consider immigration status when
reviewing our applicant’s eligibility. |
| Q.
How do I apply for your program? |
| A.
You can apply over the phone by calling (888)
765-0303 or you can apply with our Online
Application Form. |
| Q.Is
there a guarantee on approval for this program? |
| A.
As long as your income meets our required income
guidelines, you will be approved for this program. (This does
not apply to Group Plans) |
| Q.
How do I show proof of income
if I am self-employed? |
| A.
You will need to provide us with your last years
tax forms to show income or provide us with an affidavit. |
| Q.
How long does it take to qualify
and to receive my membership card and information? |
| A.
You will be informed of eligibility immediately,
if you are applying over the phone. If by mail, please allow
two (2) weeks for the application to be processed and mail time
to receive your membership. Once you are approved you will be
mailed out your membership card and additional membership information
within three (3) weeks. |
| Q.
How do I pay for this program? |
| A.
There are two (2) payment options. You can pay
for a six (6) month membership plan in full,
or the twelve (12) month membership plan in
full. With the twelve (12) month plan you get
1 month free. |
| Q.
What are your
business hours? |
| A.
Our offices are open Monday – Friday,
from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am –
1:00 pm. |
