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The numbers of positive cases for COVID-19 are increasingly high in the state of California, and therefore in San Mateo County. But. . , what can i do if i have symptoms of the virus and no health insurance?
According to the San Mateo County Health Department, if no health insurance is available, the potential carrier of the virus can contact the Health Coverage Unit (HCU) at 650-616-2020 or info-hcu@smcgov.org for assistance with screening.
Also, through these contacts, registration assistance can be provided to public health insurance programs such as Medi-Cal, Covered California and ACE.
To use the HCU hotline, you must leave a message with the name of the potential carrier as well as their contact information, then a community health advocate will return the call within 24 hours.
The application can also be made online through the www.coveredca.comThe department was highlighted.
On the other hand, he said that if you need to speak to a nurse urgently, you can dial Health Plan of San Mateo at 1-833-846-877324 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of health insurance.
That way, a nurse will ask about your symptoms and let you know if emergency care is needed.
For those Medi-Cal patients who do not have a health plan, they can call Medi-Nurse at 1-877-409-9052The COVID-19 team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer any concerns regarding COVID-19 and medical issues in general.
On the other hand, if you have general health concerns, you can call the New Patient Contact Center, regardless of health insurance status, at 650-372-3200From 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, or through the www.smchealth.org/smmc-new-patients.
It is important to maintain general guidelines to avoid spreading the virus, such as frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after being in a public space, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
You should keep at least 6 feet away from other people. Wear a mask or cloth face shield when you go out in public spaces.
When in private places without a mask, always cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
For more information, you can visit the site smchealth.org/coronavirus.
