If you do NOT have health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, you will be asked to bring the following documents to your first appointment at KC CARE once per year:
If you DO have health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, please bring the following to your first appointment at KC CARE:
KC CARE’s New Patient forms can be submitted electronically. View forms here.
BEFORE your visit:
DURING your visit, talk to your doctor about these things:
AFTER your visit:
Ask these THREE QUESTIONS:
DON’T FORGET:
Questions to ask at your appointment
Participate in making decisions about your care
Ask questions if you don't understand any part of your healthcare
Tell us if you disagree with a recommended health treatment
Be open and honest about your health
Come to your appointments, or tell us if you can't attend
Take your medications and follow the treatment plan prescribed by your doctor as best you can
Be respectful of volunteers and staff
Pay fees and co-pays according to insurance and sliding fee scales
Provide considerate and respectful care
Explain health information in ways that you understand
Respect your privacy and maintain confidentiality, except in cases of suspected abuse and possible violence
Inform you about KC CARE's research studies, so that you can choose to participate in these studies
Explain fees for health services.
Review and explain your medical records
Give you the opportunity to have an advanced directive, which lets you decide how you want to be treated if you get very sick