Where can I find a referral inquiry for Kaiser Permanente?
If you cannot find a referral inquiry online, contact our Review Services Department toll-free at 1-800-289-1363. For questions about our health plans, see Comparison of Kaiser Permanente plans. For more detailed information, see Kaiser Permanente planson kp.org/wa. For a list of Kaiser Permanente member ID cards, see Identifying members.
Where do I Send my Kaiser Permanente claim?
Kaiser Permanente claims administration 1 P.O. Box 30766 2 Salt Lake city, UT 84130-0766 3 To expedite claims for visiting members from other Kaiser Permanente regions, please mark the envelope: 4 "Attention: Visiting Members"
How do I notify Kaiser Permanente of emergency hospital admissions?
24-hour emergency notification line 1 Notify Kaiser Permanente of emergency hospital 2 admissions. You must also call the member's primary care physician. 3 1-888-457-9516
Where can I get help with the medical financial assistance application?
Need Help? For help or questions about the medical financial assistance application process, please call 866-399-7696, or speak to a financial counselor within the Admitting Department at any Kaiser Permanente hospital.
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What is MFA medical?
The Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) program helps low-income, uninsured, or underinsured patients who need help paying for all or part of their medical care received from Kaiser Permanente.
What is an MFA award?
The MFA program covers emergency and medically necessary health care services, pharmacy services and products, and medical supplies provided at Kaiser Permanente facilities (i.e. hospitals, medical centers, and medical office buildings), at Kaiser Permanente outpatient pharmacies, or by Kaiser Permanente providers.
How can I get help with medical bills in California?
Try the Patient Advocate Foundation (www.patientadvocate.org or (800) 532-5274), which helps people resolve unaffordable health bills and also provides disease-specific, need-based financial aid. If you live in California, you can submit your case online to California Medical Billing Advocates (www.calmba.org).
How can I get help with medical bills in Washington State?
Contact the hospital billing office and ask for information about financial assistance and charity care. You may qualify for financial support that will reduce your bill. Every hospital in Washington State is required to offer charity care; contact them directly for their policies and application.
How can I get financial help?
Visit Benefits.gov to find out if you're eligible and how to apply for other types of help. This may include financial assistance, transportation, food, counseling, and more. If you don't have medical insurance, you can use HRSA health centers.
What is the minimum monthly payment on medical bills?
Many people have heard an old wives' tale that you can just pay $5 per month, $10 per month, or any other minimum monthly payment on your medical bills and as long as you are paying something, the hospital must leave you alone. But there is no law for a minimum monthly payment on medical bills.
How do I apply for charity care?
If you are not given an application form when you are admitted to or discharged from the hospital, you can get one from the hospital's billing office. You can also ask the hospital to mail you the form, or you can get it on the hospital's website. You can ask for Charity Care at any time.
What happens if you Cannot pay medical bills?
You can take steps to make sure that the medical bill is correctly calculated and that you get any available financial or necessary legal help. If you do nothing and don't pay, you could be facing late fees and interest, debt collection, lawsuits, garnishments, and lower credit scores.
What are three services Washington state provides to citizens?
Nearly one out of every four Washington citizens turns to the Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration for assistance with cash, food, child support, child care, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services.
Will medical debt be forgiven?
It's unlikely you'll get your medical debt forgiven, but there are ways to get some financial relief for those who qualify. Consider hospital forgiveness programs, assistance from specialized organizations and government assistance programs.
What does it mean to be an MFA candidate?
An MFA is a Master of Fine Arts, a graduate-level college degree earned by students who study and practice visual arts, performing arts, design or creative writing.
What is the salary of MFA?
Average annual salary in MFA is INR 13.1 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 5 MFA salaries received from various employees of MFA.
What is MFA and how does it work?
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN. MFA is a core component of a strong identity and access management (IAM) policy.
Is an MA or MFA better?
Of the two degrees, the MFA is held in higher regard. MFA programs are known for rigor, and admission is more selective, which sets MFA recipients apart from MA graduates. Completing an MFA confers special recognition in the artistic community that may even offer a career advantage.
How can I learn more about the Medical Financial Assistance Program and how to enroll?
To learn more about the MFA program and how to enroll, please see the program qualifications and contacts information for the Kaiser Permanente region where you live:
What program did Candace Maher use to pay for her medical bills?
Candace Maher struggled with high medical bills after several unexpected surgeries. Kaiser Permanente's Medical Financial Assistance program helped pay for her medical care. Improving health care access for people with limited incomes and resources is fundamental to Kaiser Permanente’s mission.
What does the program cover?
The MFA program covers emergency and medically necessary health care services, pharmacy services and products, and medical supplies provided at Kaiser Permanente facilities (such as hospitals, medical centers, and medical office buildings), at Kaiser Permanente outpatient pharmacies, or by Kaiser Permanente providers. Services that are not considered emergent or medically necessary as determined by a Kaiser Permanente provider include but are not limited to cosmetic surgery or services, infertility treatments, retail medical supplies, surrogacy services, and services related to third-party liability, or workers’ compensation cases.
What is the phone number for a hearing impaired patient?
Telephone service for hearing impaired patients is available by calling the Teletypewriter (TTD) phone number at 707-523-1734. For patients with limited hearing who would like an amplified hand set, please call the operator between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How to contact the hospital administration?
To contact the committee, call Hospital Administration at 707-393-4820 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On evenings, weekends and holidays, contact the Nursing Supervisor.
What are volunteers in the medical center?
Volunteers are women, men, and young adults who serve in our medical center because of their concern for others. You can recognize volunteers by the blue smocks or jackets they wear. The Junior Volunteers wear blue and white striped pinafores. Volunteers will direct visitors to your room, deliver flowers, mail, and bring you books, newspapers or other reading materials. They are also available to do errands within the Medical Center, help you write a letter or just spend a few minutes visiting. Should you need volunteer services, please feel free to call extension 5738 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What is a volunteer interpreter?
A Volunteer Interpreter Program is available for patients who have difficulty speaking or understanding English. If you need an interpreter or a sign language interpreter, please let us know at the time of your admission.
What is the number to call for workers compensation?
Questions regarding Workers’ Compensation benefits and forms should be directed to the Occupational Medicine department at 707-393-3000.
What time do you call a hospital?
In the interest of your health, we ask that you make or receive calls between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. If there are specific times that you do not wish to receive phone calls, inform the hospital operator by dialing “0.”
What to do if you are hospitalized?
While you are hospitalized, if you have a concern, complaint, or question about the care or treatment you are receiving, you should contact your nurse. Further assistance is available from the nursing manager. Making a complaint will not compromise your current or future care.