For medical emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency services first.
Should I go to the emergency room or urgent care? Who is this for? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network members under age 65. What if you get sick or injured and your doctor's office is closed? Understanding your options now can save you time later when you might need immediate care. A copay is a set amount you pay your provider for a service. So when we say, ”$30 copay,” you pay $30 So when we say, ”$30 copay,” you pay $30 regardless of what our negotiated rate is.
If your condition isn't life-threatening, though, your Boeing medical plan provides alternatives that may help you receive care quicker – and at a lower cost to you.
If you need help deciding where to get care, you can call the 24/7 Nurseline* at 800-765-7298 or use this handy guide.
| Primary Provider's Office | Retail Health Clinic* e.g. MinuteClinic (CVS) | Urgent Care Provider* | Emergency Room (ER) | |
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| Hours | Office hours vary | Similar to retail store hours | Generally include evenings, weekends and holidays | 24 hours, seven days a week |
| Your Relative Cost | Usually lowest out-of-pocket cost | Usually lowest out-of-pocket cost | Usually lower out-of-pocket cost than an ER visit | Highest out-of-pocket cost |
| Description | Your physician's office is generally the best place to go for non-emergency care. | Walk-in clinics are often located in stores and pharmacies to provide convenient, low-cost treatment for minor medical problems. | Urgent care providers can offer care when your physician is not available or you don't need the level of care an emergency room provides. | ERs treat serious illnesses and injuries. |
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Primary Provider's Office
Hours:
Office hours varyYour Relative Cost:
Usually lowest out-of-pocket costDescription:
Your physician's office is generally the best place to go for non-emergency care.Common Uses:
- General health issues
- Health and annual exams
- Vaccinations
- Treat the flu and colds
- Minor aches and pains
Retail Health Clinic* e.g. MinuteClinic (CVS)
Hours:
Similar to retail store hoursYour Relative Cost:
Usually lowest out-of-pocket costDescription:
Walk-in clinics are often located in stores and pharmacies to provide convenient, low-cost treatment for minor medical problems.Common Uses:
- Common illnesses such as pink eye, strep throat
- Minor wounds, abrasions and skin conditions, such as poison ivy
Urgent Care Provider*
Hours:
Generally include evenings, weekends and holidaysYour Relative Cost:
Usually lower out-of-pocket cost than an ER visitDescription:
Urgent care providers can offer care when your physician is not available or you don't need the level of care an emergency room provides.Common Uses:
- Stomach pain
- Minor falls and cuts
- Urinary tract infections
- Household accidents
- Sprains and strains
Emergency Room (ER)
Hours:
24 hours, seven days a weekDownload minecraft free mac softonic. Your Relative Cost:
Highest out-of-pocket costDescription:
ERs treat serious illnesses and injuries.Common Uses:
- Major lacerations
- Broken bones
- Heart attack
To find in-network urgent care centers, log in to Blue Access for MembersSM and click Doctors and Hospitals. Enter “urgent care” in the Search field to find the closest centers to your ZIP code.
You may also contact Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776 if you need help locating a provider. Health Advocates are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT).
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* The 24/7 Nurseline is not a substitute for the medical advice of your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health, you should discuss them with your doctor.