{"id":446,"date":"2024-08-09T09:53:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T09:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seasidemedicalpractice.com\/dev\/?page_id=446"},"modified":"2024-08-16T07:51:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T07:51:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.seasidemedicalpractice.com\/dev\/for-patients\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#017cbf&#8221; min_height=&#8221;247px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;MySeaside FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;33px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||50px|||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;If I become a member how will I have better access?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>You will have same day or next day visits with the doctor in any urgent matter with no additional fees. Innovative members will receive Dr.\u2019s personal cell and email for all inquiries related to their health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I have become a MySeaside Essentials Member, how do I get access to my records?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Privy only to MySeaside members, is a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicallocker.com\/mml\/login.html\">portal<\/a><span>\u00a0with 24 hour access to your personal medical record and HIPPA-secure correspondence with our office. Simply create an account using the access code given on your first visit and you\u2019re all set to go.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How will I decide what membership is best for me?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We\u2019d be happy to send you our informational booklet, and also encourage you to look over the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasidemedicalpractice.com\/dev\/\/dev\/myseaside\/membership-plans\/\">comparison sheet<\/a><span>\u00a0on our site. If you wish to discuss further, you may contact our Patient Relations Department. (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:myseaside@seasidemedicalpractice.com\">myseaside@seasidemedicalpractice.com<\/a><span>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am young and healthy, and don&#8217;t need to see the doctor too often. How can I benefit from this membership?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Keeping up with good health is no easy task. Preventative care is one of our areas of expertise.\u00a0 Plus, perks you may benefit from are easy access to your medical team, same day appointments for unexpected illness, and integrated holistic annual exams. You will have peace of mind knowing a solid, highly trained medical team is here to support you through healthy times and not so healthy times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I make monthly payments towards my membership?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, we have designed affordable and flexible payment options.\u00a0 We also have CareCredit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I upgrade my annual membership at any time?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes! We all may have unexpected illnesses and we understand that you may have to upgrade your plan, just let us know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do you accept my insurance?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We accept all PPO plans and we do bill them for you out of courtesy. With that said, we currently are contracted with the major policies of Anthem Blue Cross outside of exchange and Medicare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I have health insurance now. 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