BECOMING A PATIENT

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If you meet of all the criteria described on the home page, come in to the clinic and complete the new patient intake paperwork (described below).

 

If you are not sure if you qualify for our services, call us or come in and complete our pre-screening form. We will discuss what we offer and, if needed, we can schedule for an evaluation with our nurse to see if you meet the medical criteria for clinic services.

 

If you are unable to come in during business hours, leave a message on the intake line or complete the pre-screening form and leave it in our after-hours drop box.

NEW PATIENT INTAKE:

 

We complete new patient intakes Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.

No appointment is needed for the intake; just walk in with the information below.

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What paperwork should I bring to the intake?*

 

*Do not delay medical care if you do not have all of these forms up front. Bring what you have and we will work with you.

We also have volunteers on-site who can help you complete any paperwork. 

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• Proof of identification (bring one)

  • Picture ID (ideally a Driver's License or State-issued ID)

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• Proof of residency (bring one)

  • Some sort of bill that comes to your address in your name (Ideally a utility bill)

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• Proof of income or no income (bring one) 

  • Income Tax W2 Form or 1099 Form or last year's taxes

  • Payroll check stubs for the 30 days of work

  • Unemployment Eligibility Sheet, Checks or Check Stubs

  • Food Stamp Award Letter

  • Disability/Worker’s Compensation Notification Form with your payment amount

  • Disability Notification Form with your payment amount

  • Official Documents from another Social Services Agency that lists your income

  • If you have not worked and have no income, go to the GA Department of Labor in Covington and ask for a copy of your "wage statement" 

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• Letter of Support

  • If you are supported by another person, please bring a letter, signed by them, that states what they help you with (a place to live, food, etc)

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• List of your monthly expenses

  • This will help you complete your new patient paperwork

 

• Your medical information

  • Any medicine bottles

  • Your blood sugar or blood pressure monitor if you have one

  • Any medical records or hospital records

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AFTER THE INTAKE:

 

How soon will I be seen by the doctor?

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You must complete the intake paperwork and have blood work drawn before you can be seen by a doctor. The blood work will be drawn at the clinic at no cost to you. ​Your appointment will be scheduled as soon as possible based on volunteer doctor availability. Our current wait time is less than two weeks.

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What should I bring to my doctor appointment?

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• Any medicine bottles

• Your blood sugar or blood pressure monitor if you have one

• Any medical records or hospital records

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Do I have to pay?

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Medical care at Willing Helpers is ALWAYS free.

Many of our patients like to make a small donation ($10 or less) to support the clinic, but a donation is NEVER required.