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Need help knowing what doctor you should visit? Or maybe you're wondering if urgent care is a better option. We're here to help you understand where to go for care:
- Primary Care Provider (PCP): Your PCP should be your first stop for non-emergency situations wellness.
- Virtual Visits: MDLIVE's Virtual Visits® can help with non-emergency concerns after hours or while away from home.
- Urgent care: Think you might need an X-ray? Feel a flu coming on? Urgent care can offer quick care, close to home.
- Emergency Room (ER): You should only visit the ER for emergencies, like heart attacks, strokes or severe injuries.
Have Questions?
Our health plan specialists are here to help you understand your care options and navigate your health care plan.
Your Care Options & Cost
Most Affordable:
Typically, your PCP or family doctor and Virtual Visits are your most affordable care options. These should be your first stops for non-emergency care.
Moderately Affordable:
If you need care after hours or more quickly, consider visiting an urgent care center. However, care may be more expensive than with your PCP or Virtual Visits.
Least Affordable:
Sometimes, the ER feels like your only option. But if you don't need emergency care, consider your other options. Otherwise, you'll likely receive a hefty ER bill.