Carevide and Commerce ISD partner to expand healthcare access for district staff

COMMERCE, TX – Carevide is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Commerce Independent School District (CISD) to provide healthcare services for district staff, including substitute teachers. The collaboration aims to prioritize the health and well-being of the CISD team by offering convenient, high-quality medical care directly through Carevide’s school-based program.

As this service begins, CISD and Carevide are committed to evolving the program to best meet the needs of staff. Here is everything you need to know about accessing these new benefits.

Prioritizing staff wellness

Nicki Dawson, director of health services for CISD, says the health of the district’s educators and support staff is vital for student success.

“By partnering with Carevide, CISD is making it easier than ever for our employees to address medical concerns without the need for long commutes or extended time away from campus,” Dawson said.

Carevide School-Based provider Haley Rouse, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, graduated from Commerce High School. She expressed pride in the opportunity to provide care for the district’s staff.

“I grew up here. Many of the staff are people I’ve known most of my life,” she said. “It feels good to know that I’m taking care of my friends and neighbors, so they don’t miss a beat in providing an education for the kids in our community.”

Available services

At this time, services for CISD staff are primarily focused on:

• Acute Illness and Sick Visits: Access to fast care for sudden symptoms or common illnesses.
• Minor Medical Concerns: Treatment for non-emergency health issues that require professional attention.

As the partnership develops, additional services may be introduced to further support the health of staff members.

Affordable care

Carevide accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. Uninsured and underinsured patients are welcome, and are billed on a sliding fee discount scale based on household size and income.

PPO plan participants are typically covered for their normal copay amount. 

HMO plan participants are required to either receive a referral from their primary care provider, or change their primary care provider to a Carevide primary care provider.

Referrals

While referral policies vary by provider, HMO participants may be able to receive a referral by contacting their provider’s office directly, without the need for an in-person appointment. It is advised to check with the primary care provider’s office for guidance.

Otherwise, HMO participants may be able to obtain a referral by calling the customer service number on the insurance card to see if an ActiveCare representative can facilitate the referral process.

Selecting a Carevide primary care provider

Staff members who would like to get established with a Carevide primary care provider may do so through Blue Access for Members, a service provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

1. Log into Blue Access for Members
2. Hover over My Health
3. Click Find Care
4. Select Medical
5. Locate the Your Primary Care Provider box
6. Click Change PCP
7. Search for: Kara Cizdziel, MD
8. Select Dr. Cizdziel as your PCP

Choosing a Carevide primary care provider allows access to Carevide School-Based at CISD, as well as Carevide’s health centers in Cooper, Sulphur Springs, Greenville, Farmersville, and Kaufman.

Accessing care

The initiative offers staff several options for accessing care that aligns their healthcare needs with their busy schedules. While walk-ins are permitted, scheduling ahead ensures you are seen promptly and can return to your busy day with minimal disruption.

For fast, convenient care, staff may utilize the Carevide School-Based at CISD health center.

Carevide School-Based at CISD
903.259.3602 | 606 Culver Street, Unit 1, Commerce, TX 75428
Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Additional locations

Those who require care on other days of the week may access services at nearby Carevide family medical practice locations.

Carevide Cooper (Family medical)
903.395.0586 | 91 West Side Square, Cooper, TX, 75432
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sulphur Springs (Family medical, pediatrics, women’s health, OB/GYN)
903.885.1730 | 106 Medical Circle, Sulphur Spring, TX, 75482
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For greater scheduling flexibility, staff members with a primary care provider through Carevide can usually receive care at any Carevide health center.

Looking ahead

Officials emphasized that this initiative is a work in progress. Commerce ISD and Carevide look forward to growing the partnership and fostering a healthier, more supported school community. Feedback on the program will be monitored so that processes can be adjusted over time to ensure the highest level of service for the district’s dedicated staff members.