A different way to healthcare in Creston

Start with the care you need—not a maze of paperwork

SakeOf is a healthcare membership built around practical help with care and costs. Members can use selected direct services, choose providers for in-person care, and ask for advocacy when a bill or care decision becomes difficult to sort out.

That can make the next step clearer: address an everyday illness through an appropriate virtual service, arrange ongoing primary care, or contact a local clinic when an examination or other in-person service is needed. Your selected membership features and program rules determine which SakeOf services apply.

Use everyday care options when they fit

For a common, non-emergency illness or symptom that is appropriate for a virtual visit, Zero Copay Telemedicine may offer a convenient first step when selected and active. A clinician can assess the concern and, when clinically appropriate and legally permitted, may prescribe medication. If the clinician recommends emergency care, in-person follow-up, testing, imaging, or a specialist, those are separate next steps—not services included simply because the visit was virtual.

Rx and Prescription Benefits can help with eligible prescriptions when that option is selected and active. Check the applicable program details for the medication and pharmacy before relying on a particular price or benefit; a prescription’s cost follows the active Rx program.

Mental Health and Counseling may provide problem assessment, supportive counseling, follow-up when available, crisis support, and referrals to appropriate plans or community resources. It does not automatically include every kind of behavioral-health care or medication. For ongoing primary-care needs, Virtual Primary Care is a separate direct-service option with a dedicated physician relationship, virtual follow-up, an annual wellness visit, and chronic-care or medication-management support when appropriate for virtual care. Its current bundled tier requires Rx and Prescription Benefits, Zero Copay Telemedicine, and Mental Health and Counseling to remain active.

Find nearby in-person care and confirm the details

No provider located within Creston was verified in the authoritative sources reviewed, so plan on confirming where a service is available before traveling. West Virginia lists Wirt County Health Services Association as a primary care center and federally qualified health center, and identifies Wirt County Family Care in Elizabeth as a Coplin Health Systems site. ^{dhhr.wv.govdhhr.wv.gov}

Coplin lists Wirt County Family Care in Elizabeth and publishes location information; call the clinic to confirm current services, hours, appointment or walk-in availability, fees, and accepted payment arrangements before you go. ^dhhr.wv.gov For an in-person visit, lab, imaging, specialist appointment, or hospital service, you can choose a provider and ask what the service will cost. Those services and any recommended follow-up may have separate charges from SakeOf’s virtual options.

If transportation is a concern, the Wirt County Department of Human Services office lists non-emergency medical transportation among its services. Contact the office to confirm eligibility, how to request assistance, and current availability. For Medicaid or WVCHIP screening and applications, WV PATH is an online state resource; program eligibility and benefits vary. ^dhhr.wv.gov

Ask for help when a bill is hard to understand

With Full Service, SakeOf advocacy can help members make sense of the billing process. The program includes bill verification, fair-price review, and negotiation support. If a charge looks unclear or unusually high, gather the itemized bill and provider information so the team can review the details and explain possible next steps.

Documentation matters: an itemized bill should include service dates, provider information, and CPT or HCPCS codes when available. SakeOf may request clinical or billing records to review eligibility, medical necessity, and fair pricing. Submit complete documents within six months of the service date, and send balance bills, denials, or payment demands within 10 days of receiving them.

Understand support for larger eligible medical events

For a larger eligible expense, Full Service combines advocacy and fair-price review with voluntary member-to-member community funding under the program rules. An applicable member commitment may apply before community sharing is considered. Eligibility and any sharing are determined through documentation and program review; they are not automatic. Review the current Program Guide and your membership details so you understand the applicable commitment and requirements before relying on this feature.

Before scheduling costly care, ask the provider for an itemized estimate and check what it includes. Hospital estimates may not capture every professional or ancillary charge. CMS provides consumer information about hospital price transparency and comparing hospital charges. ^www.cms.gov

Choose additional options that match your needs

Some members may want options beyond everyday care. SakeOf’s program materials include a maternity sharing feature in Full Service when it is offered and selected, subject to a continuous 12-month active selection before conception, a member responsibility, and other program limits. Licensed birth-center and licensed-midwife services may be considered at a fair cash price. Review the maternity guidelines directly for details before planning care.

Dental and vision discounts, chiropractic or acupuncture, physical or occupational therapy, and durable medical equipment may also be relevant options to ask about when reviewing membership choices. Availability depends on the options offered and selected; check the current membership materials for the exact services, discounts, and rules. For in-person care, labs, imaging, specialty services, and prescriptions, confirm provider arrangements and prices directly.

Take a practical next step

• Compare: Use the calculator and Savings Guide to review membership options and potential costs.
• Plan local care: Contact Wirt County Family Care in Elizabeth to verify current services, hours, fees, and availability.
• Check programs: Use WV PATH for Medicaid or WVCHIP screening, or contact the Wirt County Department of Human Services office about transportation resources.
• Get help: Use provider search to explore care options, ask Jordan a question, or review membership choices before enrolling.