Become a patient

No. The Mercy Ministries’ campuses are not walk-in clinics; you have to apply to be a patient and then you get an appointment. However, if you come to the clinic to apply to be a patient and it is obvious that you need immediate care, we will do our best to work you in for an acute visit that day. In addition, if you are referred to a TMM clinic directly from a hospital or another physician, we will get you in within a week of the referral.

Yes! We have a wonderful medication assistance program (M.A.P.) inside the clinic that helps our patients get prescriptions for free directly from pharmaceutical companies or at a significantly reduced cost from one of our local pharmacy partners. We also provide diabetes test strips, meters, and needles for free for diabetic patients. In addition, we have other medical supplies that are donated by healthcare partners that we are able to give away on an as-needed basis.

No, TMM’s clinic providers are not trained in pediatric care. We are designed to serve adults ages 19-64 that fall in the insurance gap and can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. Most children 18 and under are eligible for some type of state-sponsored health insurance like Peachcare.

• Medication Assistance

• Limited Dental Services

• Pastoral Care

• Counseling

• Educational Classes

No. Mercy does not prescribe any narcotics or manage any pain medications. Unfortunately, we have very little resources for someone who has chronic back pain, joint pain, etc. Sometimes we can get Mercy patients referred to an orthopedist at a low cost and the orthopedist will order a surgical procedure or physical therapy that can be paid for under indigent care, but this happens on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on the generosity of our community partners and the severity of the patient’s issue.

TMM clinics have the capability to do some labs in house like flu and strep tests and urine screens for UTI or kidney function. However, TMM does not draw blood or do any bloodwork at its clinic sites. Labs are ordered by our provider and the patient is responsible for going to the designated lab partner to get the bloodwork completed. Most basic labs are free to Mercy patients, but non-routine labs may cost. You will be told in advance if there is to be a charge.

Unfortunately, the dental program is only open to active Mercy Medical patients that DO NOT have health insurance or dental insurance. This is simply because we do not have enough staff or volunteer dentists to be able to accept additional patients just for dental care. Hopefully, in the future we will be able to do so!

Yes, TMM has worked very hard to develop a network of specialty care physicians that are willing to partner with Mercy patients to see them in person or via telemedicine for a low cost . Some of those specialists include gynecology, cardiology, endocrinology, and optometry. When TMM refers you to a specialist, we give you a Mercy certificate to take with you to your specialty appointment verifying that you are an active Mercy patient and are eligible for the discounted rate. However, any labs, scans, procedures, etc. that the specialist orders for you will not be covered by Mercy. It is the patient’s responsibility to apply for indigent care funds or work out a payment plan with the specialist’s office BEFORE the labs/scans/procedures are performed.

First, we require our patients to apply for Medicaid to make sure you are uninsured and aren’t eligible for state health insurance through Ga’s Medicaid program(s). Second, most of the prescription assistance programs that help our patients get free medicines, require a MEDICAID DENIAL LETTER. Click here to apply for Medicaid online or visit your nearest DFCS office.