Options for Care
Need care? Get familiar with your options. That will help you choose the most appropriate and cost-effective medical care. The chart below shows how costs may vary depending on where you choose to go (or call).
Your Care Options | Cost | Needs or Symptoms | Available 24/7 | Rx | Virtual Care | In-Person Care |
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CloseKnit Virtual Care 24/7 primary and urgent care for more than 100 conditions - online or through an easy-to-use app Schedule Same-Day Urgent Care Appointment Schedule Behavioral Health Appointment Schedule Primary Care Appointment |
$ |
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24-Hour Nurse Advice Line Call 800-535-9700 for general questions about health issues or where to go for care |
$0 |
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PCP Visit Discuss diagnosis treatment of illness, chronic conditions, routine check-ups. Search for a Provider |
$ |
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Verify availability with your provider. | |||
Convenience Care (e.g., Retail clinics such as CVS MinuteClinic) Health screenings, vaccinations, minor illness or injury |
$$ |
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Urgent Care (e.g., Patient First or ExpressCare) Non-life-threatening illness or injury requiring immediate care |
$$$ |
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Emergency Room Life-threatening illness or injury |
$$$$$ |
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Keep in mind, you're likely to pay more for care in a hospital. Consider using non-hospital facilities like convenience care or urgent care centers.
Remember, it's your health, your money, your decision.
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NOTE: The information provided is meant to be helpful when you are seeking care. It is not intended as medical advice. Only a medical provider can offer medical advice. The choice of provider or place to seek medical treatment belongs entirely to you.