Transitioning Check List
What You Should Know Before Transitioning
- How to schedule appointments
- How to contact the doctor's office (finding the contact information such as the phone number and website)
- How to obtain your insurance information (your insurance provider, member ID, co-payments)
- Have a general understanding of how insurance works (co-pays, deductables, balances)
- How to pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy
- How to request refills for prescriptions
- What to do if you feel sick or need advice and the doctor's office is closed
- How to find local urgent cares or ER’s if an urgent medical concern occurs or if your primary care office is closed
- Who to contact and what to do when in need of specialist information and referrals
- How to get health insurance if you don't already have insurance
- How to get/request medical records
- Knowledge of your health history, list of medications, allergies, and an emergency contact
- Know your patient rights once you turn 18
If you need help or are unsure of how to do anything listed above, refer to the Additional Resources tab for more information. You can also visit the GotTransition website for guidence.
