| Questions to ask when choosing a health plan: |
| Will I have access to a specialist? |
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| Can a specialist be seen for: |
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Asthma? |
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Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? |
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Eczema or other skin allergies? |
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Food or drug allergies? |
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Allergies to insect stings? |
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Recurring infections caused by immunodeficiencies? |
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| Can a specialist be seen for ongoing care after asthma or allergy has been diagnosed? |
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| Is there a limit on the number of visits or frequency of visits for professional care? |
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| Is there access to diagnostic tests you may need, such as a lung function test? |
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| Are there restrictions on which medications your doctor can prescribe? |
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| Is there access to treatments such as allergy shots (immunotherapy)? |
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| Is there access to newer advanced therapies such as anti-IgE? |
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| Are tests and treatments affordable? |
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| Are co-pays for tests or treatments by a specialist higher than co-pays for non-specialty care? |
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