http://www.myhamptoncove.com A Real Estate and Community Information Site for Hampton Cove in Huntsville, AL Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:56:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en http://www.myhamptoncove.com/2008/03/25/brac-relocation-medical-checklist/ http://www.myhamptoncove.com/2008/03/25/brac-relocation-medical-checklist/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:50:01 +0000 My Hampton Cove - Real Estate http://www.myhamptoncove.com/2008/03/25/brac-relocation-medical-checklist/ 30 days or more Prior to Move

• Consult Health Insurance representative to obtain a list of approved providers in your new location and make any necessary changes to your policy.
• Research the medical capabilities and facilities via the internet and other informational sources.
• Utilize Physician Referral Hotlines:
  • Huntsville: (256) 429-5000 or (256) 265-7648 or (866) 581-BRAC(2722)
  • Huntsville Hospital System: http://www.hhsys.org/index2.html.
  • For Medical Doctors: Try the AMA Doctor Finders at: http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.html
  • For Dentists: http://www.ada.org/
• Make copies of your insurance policy and cards to carry with you during the move.
• Advise your Health Care Providers (Physician, Dentist, Optometrist) that you are moving and request a referral to a local provider.
• Request copies of your family’s health records (Medical, Dental) to hand carry or to be sent to your new provider. You may have to sign a release to do this. Some providers maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and can transfer electronically.
• Request copies of pet health records (if applicable), and request a referral from your local provider.
• Arrange transportation of pets if needed.
• Research local government regulations for pet registration (if applicable).
• Advise your pharmacy that you are moving and request transfer of prescriptions to your new location.
• Make sure you take 30-60 days of supply of your prescriptions to cover you during transition.
• Secure birth and hard copy health records for all family members. Recommend placing all important documents in a fire-safe container.