Member Use of Primary Care Physicians

Effective May 1, 2004, all MIP members shall seek primary care services at the Southern or Northern Medical Clinics within the Department of Public Health and Social Services. If the services cannot be provided by the primary care physician at any one of the clinics described above, an appropriate referral shall be made by the primary care physician from the list of Participating Providers upon being determined eligible for the Medically Indigent Program. The Program shall only provide reimbursement for any health or medical services or costs of related services provided by or under referral from any primary care physician, or primary care practitioner participating in the Program.