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
Your Care Options	Cost	Needs or Symptoms	Virtual Care
CloseKnit Virtual Care CloseKnit offers 24/7/365 virtual-first primary care, urgent care, mental health and other specialty services. *in-person care available when applicable Get Care Now	$	Preventive visits Urgent care Mental health therapy Psychiatry for ages 2+ Lactation consultation Nutrition and diet support Billing and benefits support
24-Hour Nurse Advice Line Call 800-535-9700 for general questions about health issues or where to go for care	$0	Cough, cold and flu Rashes Medication questions
PCP Visit Discuss diagnosis treatment of illness, chronic conditions, routine check-ups. Search for a Provider	$	Routine physical Diabetic care Cough, cold, flu, allergies Bronchitis	Verify availability with your provider.
Convenience Care (e.g., Retail clinics such as CVS MinuteClinic) Health screenings, vaccinations, minor illness or injury	$$	Cough and cold Pink eye Ear pain Flu shot
Urgent Care (e.g., Patient First or ExpressCare) Non-life-threatening illness or injury requiring immediate care	$$$	Sprains Cut requiring stitches Minor burns Sore throat
Emergency Room Life-threatening illness or injury	$$$$$	Chest pain Difficulty breathing Uncontrolled bleeding Major burns

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.

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