Insurance & Billing Do you accept Medicaid/Medicare? Yes, we accept state and federal insurance plans such as Medicaid and Medicare payments.
Why did I get a bill? It is important to us that patients have a record of their payment balance. In some cases, insurance providers will request that patients pay a portion of the cost associated with service, or the full cost if service is not covered.
Should I bring my insurance card with me to the clinic? Yes, patients are expected to bring their insurance card(s) for every visit.
My prescription has expired. Who should I call? Questions pertaining to prescription refills should be directed to your local pharmacist.
Appointments
Does the center provide transportation for patients? No, SIRWC does not provide transportation to or from the center. SIRWC is, however, conveniently located two blocks from the St. Clair County extension of Metrolink and other public buses. For details about routes, please visit Metro at http://www.metrostlouis.org/.
Will I need to come early in order to fill out forms? Yes. Please come approximately 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
What information will I need to bring? Please bring current proof of identification and insurance, lists of medications/prescriptions (including over the counter medications like Advil, cough syrup, etc.), and names of doctors/specialists seen prior to the appointment. For self-pay patients (those paying with anything other than insurance), please bring three of your most recent paycheck stubs. At least half of the payment must be paid at appointment time. Supporting SIRWC
Is SIRWC a 501(c)(3) organization? Yes, we are a Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) facility, which is considered a 501(c)(3) organization.
How do I make a donation? First of all, we appreciate your willingness to donate. Checks should be payable to the Southern Illinois Regional Wellness Center and addressed to:
100 N.Eighth Street Suite 232 East St. Louis, IL 62201
How can I volunteer at SIRWC? We are excited to direct supporters to our volunteer opportunities. Please contact Mark Freeland at (618) 874-3120.
