2015 Whatcom County Health Care Guide

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Walk-In Health Clinic Inc.

Van Dalen Insurance

Do I need an appointment?

If I am a small business owner without a group plan established for my employees, do I have to wait until open No. Just walk in 7 days a week between 8:30am and 5:00pm. enrollment to purchase an employer sponsored health inWe accept most insurance and are preferred by many. We also surance plan for my company? accept private pay at a discount at time of service. No. You can purchase a small group insurance plan at any Do I need antibiotics? time during the year! Are you aware that colds, flu, most sore throats, and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It’s true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

If I choose to have no health insurance in 2016 what is the penalty? For 2016, the penalty for an individual will be either $695 or 2.5% of your annual income, whichever is greater.

2220 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham Bunk’s Medical Center Providing quality, affordable healthcare services for 20 years Please See Us at Our New Location, One Block North of Assumption Church (360)

Are you in need of health insurance? Call us to find out if you qualify for a special enrollment period!

We can help with:

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7 Days a Week No Appointment Necessary Board Certified M.D.s on Staff Most Insurance Plans Accepted Medicare & DSHS Patients Welcome

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Shane Van Dalen, Agent

• Washington Healthplanfinder Coverage for individuals & families • Individual & Family direct purchase plans • Small group employer plans • Short-term medical coverage (purchase anytime) • Medadvantage & Medicare Supplement plans • Long term care

VAN DALEN INSURANCE

Kimberly Hansen, Agent

360-354-4433

517 Liberty Street • Lynden, WA • Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Lynden Tribune & Ferndale Record • 2015 Whatcom County Health Care Guide


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