Planning Guide

1) Confirm care details

• Evaluation dates, inpatient/outpatient path, expected duration, cadence.
• Escort requirements, arrival times on anesthesia days, recovery room policy.
• Insurance pre‑auth, out‑of‑network, typical CPT/diagnosis codes.

2) Housing & travel

• Month‑to‑month rentals near West End / Midtown; ask medical rates at hotels.
• Parking locations and drop‑off zones; schedule ride‑hail for early mornings.
• Kitchen access, elevator, quiet hours, blackout curtains, noise control.

3) Work & school

• Remote work plan, FMLA paperwork, coverage for anesthesia mornings.
• School attendance notes and asynchronous days around treatment.

4) Day-of checklist

• Bring ID, insurance card, meds list, comfort items, water, soft snacks.
• Leave earlier than maps say; traffic is spiky around shift changes.
• Plan rest time post‑treatment; avoid big decisions same day.

5) Budget

• Housing, utilities, gas/parking, copays/deductibles, childcare/petcare, lost work.
• Ask billing about financial assistance and itemized statements.

6) Aftercare

• Maintenance schedule; bridge back to home providers.
• Capture questions in a simple notebook for follow‑ups.
• Know local urgent options and crisis lines just in case.