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Reply to comment by Riverrun221 in What is the healthcare system like here for those with Medicaid ? And how are mental health services? by Riverrun221
Bring your records. It will help you get your meds and services fast. In Pa. a lot of family doctors will write meds if you have the records to prove you take them. This will give you time to secure specialists in the field of health. My wife needed psych care. It took her 10-14 days to get to see a doctor, the counseling took about 3 weeks.
In cities, you will find a larger pool of providers. In rural areas, there are fewer but they tend to be less overburdened with a large number of clients. In either case, it takes about 2 weeks.
I suggest getting your provider to give you a 2-3 month supply of medications to be safe. In Pa, someone leaving for an extended period can get a 3-month supply. Plus having a script with refills is an option. I had meds refilled out of state while traveling. It does take a day or two but can be done.
I can see similarities between Pa and Cali in healthcare. Both states have a lot of universities with medical specialties. I live in the suburbs and doctors and other healthcare services have taken over strip malls or shopping centers. Some have taken over former grocery stores or bowling lanes.
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