A different way to healthcare in Parkersburg

Start with the care you need

SakeOf is a healthcare membership built to help you make care decisions, find services, and get support with medical bills. Instead of making an insurance claim the first step for every need, you can begin with the type of care you need, then use the membership options that are selected and active for you.

That can mean trying a convenient everyday-care option for a routine concern, choosing an in-person provider when an exam or test is needed, or asking for help when a bill is difficult to understand. SakeOf combines healthcare advocacy, fair-price review, direct-service and discount benefits when selected, and voluntary member-to-member community funding for eligible medical expenses.

Use everyday care options when they fit

For a common health concern, Zero Copay Telemedicine may offer a lower-friction way to speak with a clinician when that option is selected, active, and available under its terms. Virtual Primary Care may be useful when you want ongoing virtual primary-care support. Mental health and counseling options may also be available through the membership. Check the current membership details to see which services apply to your program.

If a clinician recommends medication, check the current pharmacy tool and formulary before filling it. Listed formulary medications may be available at $0 when the participating-pharmacy process and prescribing and dispensing requirements are met. Non-formulary medications may have a negotiated or discount price, but are not automatically $0 or eligible for community sharing. In-person follow-up, labs, imaging, and specialist services may be separate expenses, so confirm the service and expected charge with the provider.

Choose in-person care around Parkersburg

When you need an exam, lab, imaging, specialist, or hospital service, you can choose a provider that meets your needs and confirm service availability, payment arrangements, and charges directly. Camden Clark Medical Center is at 800 Garfield Ave. in Parkersburg and lists hospital and outpatient services; its emergency room is listed as open 24 hours. For emergencies, call 911.

For county public-health and clinical services, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department’s Wood County office is at 1824 Murdoch Ave. Its listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and its Wood County phone number is 304-485-7374. The department says a sliding fee schedule may apply to some clinical services, while some services require full payment. Ask about the specific service, availability, and fee before arranging a visit.

The Wood County VA Clinic, at 2311 Ohio Avenue, Suite A, lists outpatient primary and specialty services, including mental health, laboratory services, immunizations, and X-rays. Its listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visit requirements and eligibility apply, so check with the clinic before going. Wood County DoHS lists Medicaid, WVCHIP, and non-emergency medical transportation among its family assistance services. WV PATH is the state online portal for screening and applying for programs including Medicaid and WVCHIP.

Get help making sense of a bill

If a charge looks confusing or unusually high, SakeOf’s Full Service advocacy can help review the bill, documentation, medical necessity, and price fairness. SakeOf may negotiate or reprice medical bills. For planned care, contact SakeOf in advance when reasonably possible so you can ask about the process before the service.

Keep the itemized bill, including service dates, provider information, and CPT or HCPCS codes when available. SakeOf may request clinical notes, medical records, billing details, or a signed release to review an expense. Submit complete documents within six months of the service date. Submit balance bills, denials, or payment demands within 10 days of receiving them.

Camden Clark’s published standard-charge files can help you investigate hospital pricing, but they are estimates rather than a final quote of your individual charges or out-of-pocket costs. Camden Clark also publishes financial-assistance information; contact the hospital to ask about current criteria and application steps.

Understand support for larger eligible expenses

For a larger medical event, SakeOf reviews whether an expense meets program rules, whether the documentation is complete, and whether the price is fair. Voluntary member-to-member community funding may be available for eligible expenses. The applicable member commitment and any limits or conditions are governed by your program details; review them before relying on support for a planned service.

Eligibility can depend on the timing and history of a condition. For example, an illness, injury, symptom, diagnosis, or treatment during the 24 months before membership began may be treated as pre-existing, even without a formal diagnosis. Final determinations depend on documentation, clinical review, and the Program Guide. Ask SakeOf about a specific situation rather than assuming an expense will qualify.

Explore options for household needs

If maternity is relevant, the maternity feature has a continuous 12-month waiting period that must be completed before pregnancy begins. Eligible maternity expenses and limits follow the membership guidelines; adding or restoring the feature after conception does not make that pregnancy eligible. A newborn should be added to membership within 30 days of birth.

Other options may include dental and vision discounts, chiropractic or acupuncture, physical or occupational therapy, and durable medical equipment, depending on the active membership features and their terms. Imaging or other medical services ordered by a chiropractor or acupuncturist are separate expenses and follow normal eligibility rules. Check current program details to learn which options are available and active for you.

Take a useful next step

• Compare your options: Use the calculator and Savings Guide to explore membership choices and how the model works.
• Find a provider: Use provider search, then confirm services, availability, and charges directly with the office or facility.
• Ask a question: Contact Jordan for help understanding membership options or the next step for a care need.
• Before planned care: Contact SakeOf in advance when reasonably possible, and request an estimate from the provider.
• For state programs: Review WV PATH or contact Wood County DoHS about Medicaid, WVCHIP, or non-emergency medical transportation.