QUALIFIED
Lives in the local area (Approx. 50-Mile Radius)
Is moving into the local area within at least one month and will be able to come in regularly
May have a tight budget but is not experiencing any catastrophic financial event (Such as a Divorce, House Fire, Lawsuit, Job Loss, etc.)
Does not explicitly decline the possibility of starting a care plan (As in the case of an automatic PPV)
Is experiencing a condition in which our office can take care of without having to refer out to another provider
Is cognitively stable (mentally and/or emotionally healthy enough to make an informed decision) ****
NON-QUALIFIED
Not local
Is moving outside of the local area soon and will not be able to come in regularly
Is experiencing, or anticipating a catastrophic financial event (Such as a Divorce, House Fire, Lawsuit, etc.)
Explicitly communicates that they will be paying per visit during the New Patient or Reactivation Exam
Is suffering from a condition in which our office is not fit to serve them and must refer out to another provider
Is cognitively impaired (not mentally and/or emotionally healthy enough to make an informed decision)
Source: Qualified vs. Non-Qualified
