The City of Ferris, in partnership with MD Health Pathways, is proud to announce the continuation of its revolutionary Access for All program for an additional year. Launched in May 2022, this groundbreaking initiative was initially set as a 2-year program and is now extended through May 2025, providing Ferris residents with continued, cost-free healthcare services.
City Manager Brooks Williams emphasized the city’s pioneering approach: "Ferris was the first in both the state and the country to adopt such a program. We are committed to ensuring that our residents have the healthcare they need without the burden of additional taxes."
The continuation of Access for All is funded through a strategic Public Private Partnership (PPP), with no cost passed onto Ferris taxpayers. This arrangement aligns with the city’s original funding strategy utilizing the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ensuring that residents can enjoy extensive healthcare services at no personal cost.
Program Details:
- Unlimited Access: Residents and school district employees and students can access medical care as often as needed, at no charge, covering the entire family.
- Text-Based Care: Immediate healthcare assistance is just a text away, ensuring access is possible even without internet connectivity.
- Home-Based Service: Healthcare professionals deliver services directly at your doorstep, eliminating the need for travel or appointments.
- Immediate Connection: Providers are available instantly via phone 24/7, ensuring help is always just a call away.
- Affordability: There are no insurance requirements, copays, or hidden fees, facilitating straightforward, direct healthcare access for everyone.
- Comprehensive Services: The program includes follow-up care, referrals, and prescriptions, all managed through a user-friendly interface that makes healthcare as simple as a tap on your phone.
With these comprehensive services, the Access for All program ensures that every resident of Ferris has the healthcare they need readily available, embodying the city's commitment to health and well-being for all.
This innovative initiative continues to make Ferris a model city for healthcare accessibility, setting a benchmark for other cities to follow. The extension of this program is a testament to Ferris's commitment to its citizens' health and well-being, ensuring that no resident is left without necessary healthcare services due to financial constraints.
The city's collaboration with MD Health Pathways has been instrumental in the program's success, allowing for a seamless integration of services that cater specifically to the needs of Ferris's diverse population. The continued partnership will focus on expanding and enhancing the services offered, ensuring that all residents receive the care they need when they need it.
This extension of the Access for All program reaffirms the City of Ferris's position at the forefront of municipal healthcare innovation. As this program enters its third year, it continues to offer a lifeline to those it serves, proving that with the right partnerships and commitment, healthcare can be accessible to all.