What is the role of a specialty care physician?

A. A specialty care physician provides certain specialty medical care upon referral from your Primary Care Physician and authorization by Hometown Health Plan. Back to top Q. Does Hometown Health Plan cover physicals? A. Hometown Health Plan covers routine yearly health assessments, including tests normally made with the examinations. Hometown Health Plan does not provide coverage, however, for a physical for work, sports participation, insurance, school attendance, or any kind of licensure. Back to top Q. I'd like to see a chiropractor or seek alternative medicine. Does Hometown Health Plan cover that? A. Your Primary Care Physician will request a referral from Hometown Health Plan, and you must receive a written referral from Hometown Health Plan prior to using any specialty services. Your office copayment applies. Back to top Q. Whom do I call with an out-of-area emergency? A. You should contact your Primary Care Physician if this ever happens. You may also call Hometown Health Plan ... more

A. A specialty-care physician provides certain specialty medical care upon referral from your Primary Care Physician. ... more