Getting healthcare set up

Start with the plan you will use

A move or job change can affect which plan applies and when coverage begins. Ask the insurer or benefits administrator about the move, then check each provider and facility under the exact plan name. Do not rely only on a logo or a broad “insurance accepted” statement.

For routine care, use the provider’s official directory and contact the office about availability, records, and any referral requirements. Save the details of the office that actually confirms your appointment.

Official sources: Parkview Health · Lutheran Health Network

Official places to begin

• Parkview Health: provider directory, locations, patient information, medical records, and appointment resources.
• Lutheran Health Network: facility directory, online scheduling links, and patient resources.
• Your insurer: participating clinicians and facilities under your current plan, benefit rules, and cost-sharing information.

Official sources: Parkview Health · Lutheran Health Network

Make continuity part of the move

Ask your current care team what records the receiving office needs and how to authorize a transfer. Keep a personal list of medications, allergies, clinician contacts, and upcoming appointments. Use secure provider channels for sensitive information.

If you receive ongoing treatment or need regular prescriptions, discuss the transition with your existing care team before moving. This guide helps you organize the administrative steps; your clinicians should guide treatment and medication decisions.

Check the actual destination

Health systems operate multiple locations. Confirm the address, building entrance, parking, accessibility, and whether the scheduled service is offered there. A nearby hospital does not mean a particular specialist practices at that campus.

When choosing a home, include frequent care visits in the same address-level travel test as work and shopping. Check appointment times before assuming a short off-peak trip will fit your routine.

Keep medical details out of general inquiries

The Your Fort Wayne concierge form is for relocation questions. Do not submit diagnoses, records, insurance identifiers, or other sensitive medical details. Use your insurer’s or provider’s secure channels for care coordination.

Choose the right starting point

Parkview and Lutheran Health Network are major local systems with hospitals, physician practices and other care locations. Their directories let you distinguish primary care, pediatrics, specialty care, urgent care and emergency departments. Read the facility details rather than assuming every site offers the same services.

For routine care, ask whether the specific clinician accepts new patients and whether your insurance covers both the professional and the facility. For an urgent concern, consult the provider’s current guidance; for a medical emergency, call 911. We do not rank systems or recommend treatment.

Official sources: Parkview Health · Lutheran Health Network

Keep prescriptions continuous

Before moving, ask your current care team and pharmacy how to transfer prescriptions and records securely. Confirm the receiving pharmacy’s location, current hours, coverage and any special handling required. Do not send medical records through our general contact form.

Official sources: Parkview Health · Lutheran Health Network