1. CAPAZ-MEX Medical Discount Network Pericles Kontos Director of Marketing and Network Development Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. pkontos@rcfbh.org ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

2. Educational Objectives ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health To provide information about CAPAZ- MEX: Medical Discount Network. To address the “GAP” in health coverage in Arizona. To emphasize the importance of primary care services.

3. “To expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Yuma County To strengthen the Medical Safety Net, while reducing healthcare disparities through a comprehensive network of primary care, urgent care, specialty care, behavioral health and dental care providers” Mission Statement ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

4. The Community Access Program of Arizona and Mexico (CAPAZ-MEX) is a Medical Discount Network offering quality, affordable healthcare to the working families of Yuma County CAPAZ-MEX is not an insurance. Members self-pay for medical services at highly discounted rates through a network of reputable physicians and specialists What is CAPAZ-MEX? ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

5. CAPAZ-MEX is open to ALL the uninsured residents of Yuma County, regardless of income or preexisting conditions. 3 Income-Based Levels: CAPAZ-MEX (Tier 1 & Tier 2) CAPAZ-4-ALL (Tier 3) CAPAZ-CAN-MEX (Canadians) CAPAZ-MEX Eligibility ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

6. CAPAZ-MEX closes the “gap” - making healthcare accessible & affordable for the uninsured Closing the “GAP” ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

7. By containing most medical expenses at the primary care level, the patient and the healthcare system save money by reducing avoidable trips to the emergency room Importance of Primary Care ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

8. Yuma County Primary Care(Market Rates $120-$280) $50 first visit, established patients $35 Specialists / Urgent Care (Market Rates $220-$430) $90 first visit, established patients $65 Physical Therapy (Market Rates $150-$250) $35 initial consultation, therapy session $35 Additional Services/CPT Codes 100% of Medicare Allowable Savings of 50%-65% Provider Fees ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

9. San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora and Los Algodones, Baja California, Mexico Primary Care(Market Rates $30-$60) $10 every visit Specialists (Market Rates $50-$100) $20 every visit Additional Services and Medication 20% Discount Provider Fees ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

10. Medical Services ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health Primary Care Urgent Care Pediatrics Internal Medicine Diabetes Dermatology Nephrology Podiatrist Orthopedics Cardiology OB/GYN Dentistry Optometry ENT Ophthalmology Rheumatology Pharmacy Laboratory Radiology Physical Therapy Mental Health Family Planning Dermatology Oncology Coming Soon… Urology Neurology

11. Resources http://www.capazmex.com http://www.rcfbh.org ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health

12. CAPAZ-MEX is virtually the only alternative for the uninsured population in Yuma County. With the new freezes on AHCCCS, there is a greater need for accessible and affordable medical services in Arizona Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. is looking for potential partners to expand CAPAZ-MEX to other cities in Arizona and Texas Summary ¡Vida! Educational Series - Promoting Good Health