Can I go to any ER with Medi-Cal?
Emergency Rooms: As stated above, if you have an emergency and you cannot find a doctor right away, you can go to the emergency room at any hospital. If you show your BIC to staff at the emergency room, Medi-Cal will pay for the services you receive.
Is Florida Blue being sued?
In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Oscar claims Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida—or Florida Blue—tried to prevent Oscar from selling Affordable Care Act marketplace plans in the state with a “blatant scheme” that forced consumers into higher-cost plans.
Can I go to urgent care if I have Medi-Cal?
Yes, many urgent care clinics do accept Medi-cal. At IEHP we have over 90 urgent care clinics in our network that offer Members care afterhours, on weekends and on holidays, when your primary care doctor might be closed.
Should you walk with lower back pain?
If you have lower back pain, walking may be a particularly good form of exercise to relieve pain, since low-impact activity is less damaging to your joints and helps your body maintain bone density. Physiotherapists may recommend retro walking (walking backward) as well as an effective way to manage back pain.
Does Holy Cross have a NICU?
Newborns with complicated medical issues can be cared for in the newborn ICU at Holy Cross Hospital located in Silver Spring, Md. The 46-bed unit is a Level III NICU, which means it offers a very high degree of complex, quality care and access to a wide range of pediatric specialists for critically ill newborns.
Who owns Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale?
Owned and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy for decades, the hospital is now sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries. Holy Cross contains one of the greatest concentrations of medical talent in South Florida.
Does Holy Cross take Medicaid?
Billing & Insurance Holy Cross Health works with most major insurance plans, such as Medicare, Medicaid and many commercial HMO and PPO plans.