Policies & Procedures
At Simply Well Urgent Care, we are committed to providing timely, reliable, and high-quality urgent care services. To ensure fairness, smooth operations, and availability for all patients, we have established the following policies and procedures:
1. Appointment Booking & Deposits
– Advance Bookings (more than 24 hours in advance):
- A 50% deposit is required to secure the appointment.
- The remaining balance is due at the time of the appointment.
– Same-Day Bookings (within 24 hours):
- The full appointment fee is required at the time of booking.
2. Cancellations & Rescheduling
– Cancellations (more than 24 hours in advance):
- Patients may cancel with no penalty and deposits will be refunded or credited toward a future visit.
– Cancellations (within 24 hours):
- Deposits or any prepaid amounts are non-refundable.
– Same-Day Rescheduling:
- Patients may reschedule once, provided it is at least 2 hours before the original appointment time.
- Rescheduling within 2 hours of the appointment is treated as a missed appointment.
– Missed Appointments (No-Shows):
- Patients who do not attend their scheduled appointment forfeit their deposit or full payment.
3. Payment Policy
- Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or other approved electronic methods.
- Payment must be completed before services are rendered.
- Outstanding balances must be cleared prior to booking future appointments.
4. Late Arrival Policy
- Patients arriving more than 5 minutes late may be asked to reschedule.
- If rescheduling is not possible, the visit will be treated as a missed appointment.
5. Refund Policy
Refunds are issued only in cases of clinic cancellation or errors made by the clinic.
Deposits and same-day payments are otherwise non-refundable, except as noted above.
6. Provider Availability
- While we strive to honor all scheduled appointments, unforeseen circumstances (such as provider illness or emergencies) may require the clinic to reschedule.
- In such cases, patients will be offered either a full refund or the option to reschedule at no additional cost.
7. Patient Responsibilities
- Provide accurate contact and medical information at booking.
- Arrive on time for scheduled appointments.
- Notify the clinic promptly of cancellations or scheduling changes.
8. Clinic Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, timely, and professional urgent care services.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other applicable healthcare regulations.
- Provide clear communication regarding fees, policies, and scheduling.
9. Emergency Situations
Our clinic is not a substitute for emergency services.
- If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.