u/inexperienced_gayguy

I went to a hospital this morning, I wanted to do wellness check and have consultation about injectable PrEP options. When she came to the room, she directly asked me if I wanted to do full panel of STD test, then I was shocked. I told her that my primary reason was to do wellness check, then afterwards we can talk about injectable PrEP options. I know she was very busy, she said she actually was not accepting new patients anyways and told me that for PrEP I should eventually got tested. I understand, but I came there not to have a “visit”, I do not want to get charged since my understanding is that preventative care is covered by my insurance.
So she finally said that she has no expertise in PrEP so she would set me up with a physician, which the nearest available time is in October.
I live in a small city in America. Now I am wondering if I should wait until the next appointment, or I should find another physician in neighboring town, or do pill PrEP until I meet a nurse/doctor that can help me with injectable PrEP?

I appreciate if you guys have some suggestions.

I went to a hospital this morning, I wanted to do wellness check and have consultation about injectable PrEP options. When she came to the room, she directly asked me if I wanted to do full panel of STD test, then I was shocked. I told her that my primary reason was to do wellness check, then afterwards we can talk about injectable PrEP options. I know she was very busy, she said she actually was not accepting new patients anyways and told me that for PrEP I should eventually got tested. I understand, but I came there not to have a “visit”, I do not want to get charged since my understanding is that preventative care is covered by my insurance.
So she finally said that she has no expertise in PrEP so she would set me up with a physician, which the nearest available time is in October.
I live in a small city in America. Now I am wondering if I should wait until the next appointment, or I should find another physician in neighboring town, or do pill PrEP until I meet a nurse/doctor that can help me with injectable PrEP?

I appreciate if you guys have some suggestions.

Hi everyone,
I live in a small town in Georgia and I’ve been wanting to start PrEP.
At first I was thinking about Descovy, but I had jaundice back in high school (about 15 years ago). I talked to a Mistr doctor, and they recommended that I get my liver enzymes checked first, which has kind of delayed everything.
Now I’m thinking about Yeztugo instead. I recently got new insurance (Anthem Blue HSA), and I think my plan says Yeztugo is covered.
My question is: where do I even start? Should I contact my insurance first, go to a primary care doctor, visit a walk-in/urgent care clinic, or find another provider? I’m still trying to understand how health insurance works in the U.S., so I’m not sure what the first step should be.
If anyone has gone through this or has any advice, I’d really appreciate it.
Thanks!