What Getting a Pap Smear Includes

• A pap smear.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, if desired.
• It does not include further clinical testing for abnormalities of cervical health. Should that be required, you will need care from a medical doctor.
• It does not include any bloodwork or additional lab work, nor a comprehensive health history, nor other health assessments. We are happy to offer these to you in our Health and Healing Sessions.

The Process

If you’re seeking a pap from Awakenings, we start with a phone call or email to answer any questions.

Just send us an inquiry letting us know you are interested.

Please be specific with what you’re hoping with regards to the care and include any pertinent information to your history and health.

Once any questions have been answered, the next step is to set up an appointment. We’ll send you some links to documents so that you can begin the intake process.

Getting Started with Awakenings – the Intake Process!

We will send you a Pap Smear Welcome Pack over email.

• Be prepared to pay for the services in full at each visit.
• Be prepared to pay a “Petty Cash Refundable Deposit” which will be determined upon completion of the Intake Process and be based on your needs and desires.

Scheduling

Location: Appointment location takes place at your home or our (home) office, depending on your preferences.

When: 
Appointments are during normal business hours, Monday – Friday.

Length of Appointments: Visits are scheduled for 1 hour.

Fees for Services

Office Visits for 1 pap is $75/session.

Home Visits (within Awakenings range) for 1 pap is $175.

We do offer a sliding scale (see applicable section). Let us know your financial situation and we’ll decide on a fee that works for all of us.

*Lab fees including the pap smear and any STI screening are additional expense.

Additional Expenses: Refundable Deposit

The standard fee does not include the cost of the lab(s). This will incur an additional expense.

Because of this, you are required to pay a “Petty Cash Refundable Deposit.”

The “Petty Cash Refundable Deposit” amount varies and depends on what testing/screening you plan to receive. We estimate the cost of these labs. We consider it a deposit because lab fees are always changing and we will not know the true cost until the bill is received. Any expenses exceeding the refundable deposit will be billed accordingly and you are responsible to pay. Any unused funds will be returned.

Sliding Scale

Access to midwifery care is EXTREMELY important to Awakenings. We hope to provide care to all people regardless of income.

As holistic care has grown, it has moved further and further from low-income communities and people of color. In staying true to the values of midwifery, we offer sliding scale and flexible payment plans to those willing to discuss their financial status with us.

We trust you will value and prioritize this quality care over accessories. But even still, it can be challenging to know whether one qualifies for sliding scale. A general guideline is whether or not it creates “Financial Hardship.” Generally, if you have to wonder whether it does or doesn’t, you probably don’t fit that category. If you’re struggling to pay rent each month or can’t purchase the nourishing foods you want, you do qualify.

Insurance Coverage

If you have PPO health insurance, you may be able to obtain reimbursement for “out-of-network” providers and in accordance to your plan. We will provide a bill with codes for the care we provided which you can then submit to your insurer.

Your insurance may also cover the cost of labs. We will also send the laboratory your insurance information. You insurer may later bill you if it is not covered under your plan.