Community Resources
What are two community resources available in Frederick County?
-Frederick Health Department
-DORS
-Transit+
-Mental Health Association
-Frederick Co Workforce
-Religious Coalition
Time management vs. Productivity
How you plan your time vs. how effectively you utilize your time to complete tasks
What is SNAP?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; monthly benefits to help those with low-income afford groceries
What are at least 2 questions to ask during an appointment?
Will I need a follow-up?
Does this medication have any side effects?
Can I take this with my current medication?
Can I have a copy of the visit summary for today?
Where can you apply for Medicaid?
Maryland Health Connection
Department of Social Services
Health Department
What are two things the Health Department offer?
-Psychiatric Evaluations
-HIV care
-Communicable disease screenings
-Immunizations
-Medical assistance applications
What is TDAP
Temporary Disability Assistance Program; monthly benefits to support an individual for up to 9 months while awaiting SSDI approval
How can you check to see if you have a copay for a visit?
Your insurance card
Your insurance portal
Call the medical office
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
Medicaid - Low-income
Medicare - 65+ and/or SSDI
What does the Mental Health Association offer?
-Free, confidential crisis services 24/7
-Outpatient therapy
-Support groups
Color coding, bullet journaling, SMART goals, themes instead of tasks, habit trackers
SSDI vs SSDI
Social Security Income vs. Social Security Disability Income; low-income vs. unable to work and have low income
Name
DOB
Insurance info
Reason for visit
Date/Times that work for you
What is a deductible?
How much you will pay out of pocket each year before your insurance starts to pay
What is the SkillUp program?
Online learning platform with over 5,000 courses to improve skills and provide certifications
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Work for 25 minutes, 5 minute break, repeat for 4 times then take a 30-45 minute break
About how often to you have to recertify for food stamps?
annually
True/False: You can walk in and see a primary care doctor without an appointment
False
What is your copay for a specialist?
$40
Where can you find Prescription copay assistance?
Religious Coalition
What is the 2-minute rule?
If it takes 2 minutes or less, do it immediately
True/False: You can purchase hot food, cold food, and personal hygiene products with SNAP.
FALSE
15 minutes early
Deductible Example:
Out-of-pocket maximum: $8,000
Deductible: $2,000
You have paid $350 so far; how much do you have left before your insurance starts paying?
$1650