Attachment 27 – HC MEPS Tip Sheet

MEPS Tip Sheet
A few tips to help you prepare for your MEPS interview

What we will ask about:
Your interviewer will ask you about visits to all different types of health
care providers, such as:
 hospitals -- for inpatient, outpatient, or emergency room care
 doctors' offices, clinics, or HMOs
 visits for blood tests, x-rays, or other tests
 visits to the dentist
 visits to chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, or
other kinds of healthcare providers
The interviewer will also ask about health-related purchases, such as:
 prescription medicines
 eyeglasses or contact lenses
 diabetic supplies
 other health-related equipment

Who we will ask about:
Your interviewer will ask questions about the healthcare received by each
family member living with you. Check with family members who will not
be present for the interview to find out about their health care.

How to get ready:
Having records to look at during the interview can be very helpful.
Records can include:
 a calendar -- on a phone, computer, or paper
 computerized health care records, including those from your
provider or patient portal
 appointment cards
 bills and explanations of benefits
 medicine bottles or receipts
Your interviewer will be happy to help you use your records to find the
information needed for the study.

If you have questions before your visit, please call Alex Scott toll-free at 1-800-945-6377.

Thank You!
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