Emergency & Urgent Care
According to a recent study by Health Services Research, around 137 million people in the United States visit a hospital emergency room every year and it is estimated that as many as half of these people could have been treated just as well at a different, less costly facility.
The cost of an emergency room visit can be very expensive, especially when the condition could have been managed at another facility such as an Urgent Care or with an office visit. In certain situations, telemedicine or a “virtual office visit” may also be a viable and cost saving option.
It is important to remember that when a trip to the doctor is not possible, there are other options besides the emergency room (ER). These alternative centers can treat conditions that should be looked at right away but aren’t as severe as emergencies (including sprains and strains, animal bites, minor headaches, coughs/sore throats).
For a list of urgent care centers and retail walk-in clinics near you, contact Anthem customer service at 844-995-1751 or call the 24-hour Anthem NurseLineSM at 800-337-4770. Don’t forget, you can schedule a virtual care appointment or use the interactive chat feature to get quick answers through the Sydney app.
Below are examples of the differences in cost of care at various sites, based on each EverTrue Medical Plan…
CDHP Gold PPO Silver PPO Bronze PPO
Although it’s very important to pause and consider other options for care and the costs of each, it’s also very important to remember the “ER Rule of Thumb” … Always call 911 or go directly to an Emergency Room if you think you could put your health at serious risk by delaying care.
For more information on your EverTrue medical benefits, please visit this site or https://www.evertruebenefits.org/medical-insurance.