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Why Wait
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- Do you have to live in DuPage County?
The program is availabe to DuPage County
residents.
- What if I don’t speak English?
The DuPage County Health Department has an
interpreter service and Why Wait? Case managers will assist the client in
obtaining assistance from an appropriate interpreter.
3. What do I have to do to get an
appointment?
Call the Central Intake office at (630)
682-7400
4. Do
I have to pay anything?
Screening services are free to program eligible
women. Some follow-up procedures are also covered.
5. Are the "Why Wait?"
clinics at the Health Department?
Several hospitals participate in the program
and the
clinics are either at the hospital or a satellite site in the
community
6. Will I have a female
physician?
In many cases a female physician or healthcare
provider will
see you, however, male physicians also work for this program.
7. How soon will my
results be ready?
This may vary according to each provider’s
practice, but
generally you will know your results within a few days to 1-4
weeks. If you have a positive result, you will be notified as soon
as
possible.
8. What if something is found
is treatment covered?
Treatment is not covered but case managers will
assist you in
finding lower-cost or no-cost treatment through local
participating hospitals and physicians.
9. Will you send my results
to my own physician?
You will be asked to provide the name and
address of your physician and you will need to sign a release and then your
records will be mailed to your physician upon your request.
10. If I have Medicare do I
qualify?
Medicare clients with Part B coverage do not qualify for
free
screening services but should be covered under their Medicare
plan.
Medicare clients without Part B coverage may be eligible
for "Why
Wait?" services.
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