The following information outlines the assistance and/or services (depending on applicable eligibility guidelines) that may be available to you as a laid-off worker from the listed organizations:

If your health insurance benefits are still in effect you should make arrangements now to obtain any needed medical care you or your family members may need.

When your health insurance is no longer in effect you should still contact your physician or other health care provider from whom you usually seek care.  The medical community believes your health care provider will continue to work with you and your family.

• S.R.S. – The State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offers several types of health care coverage that can often assist families with reduced income.  Interested persons can get more information, or application materials, by calling the local office at 337-7187 or 337-7275.  Personal assistance is also available at the Wichita Area SRS office, located at 230 East William, Wichita, Kansas.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

• Health Wave 21 – Eligible children receive Health Wave medical services through First Guard Health Plan.  Health Wave is a low or no cost medical coverage plan for Kansas families.  Who qualifies? 

Children under the age of 19 who are Kansas residents, are US citizens or qualifying aliens.  Some low income parents may also qualify for this coverage.   Applicants must meet the family income guidelines.

For more information, call Health Wave toll free at 1-800-792-4884.  Health Wave hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

• Project Access coordinates donated medical care for low-income, uninsured people who reside in Sedgwick County.  Available services include donated physician visits and services, hospital care (inpatient and outpatient), and prescriptions, city and county funded.  Enrolled patients must meet established eligibility guidelines and must verify income and address.  For more information, call Project Access at 688-0600.  Hours – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Medical Service Bureau 1148 South Hillside, Suite 105, 683-7559.  Based on availability of funds and established operational criteria, the following services may be available:  Limited monetary assistance toward the purchase of prescription medications, medical supplies and eye glasses; enrollment in Pharmaceutical Drug Programs and referrals to other community service agencies.  Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Medical Society of Sedgwick County  After checking with your current health care provider and you cannot obtain assistance, the society, based on workload and time available will attempt to help you arrange for needed medical care.  Contact the medical society at 683-7557 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

• Wichita Hospitals  If you need or have received care from area hospitals and have questions regarding the payment of the services contact the following:

Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis or St. Joseph Campuses –

268-5178; Via Christi Riverside Hospital – 946-5143; Riverside Clinic

946-8537; Wesley Medical Center – 688-2400.

• Health Department 1900 East Ninth. 

Clinical services available:
Primary illness care for children (includes exam and treatment)

• Immunizations

Reproductive Health Care for Women

• Birth control; Pap smear
• Breast exam; Pregnancy testing and counseling

TB testing and treatment
STD testing and treatment

All services are available on a sliding fee scale.  Proof of income is required.

For additional information, call 268-8441.