Prepare for the unexpected
As a member, if you have a medical condition that needs attention, your Blue Shield plan has you covered.
Whether you need a same-day service or more immediate help, you’ve got options to help you make the right choice for your health.
Walk-in or appointment
Out-of-pocket costs
Time to receive care*
Basic medical services
Not a life-threatening emergency
Available during the day, often with extended hours
Walk-in
Out-of-pocket costs
Time to receive care*
Hospital services
Life-threatening emergency
Always available 24/7, 365 days a year
You can also explore facilities near you so you know where to go when you need care quickly.
For a detailed description of coverage benefits and limitations, please consult your health plan's Evidence of Coverage or Certificate of Insurance/Policy.
* Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Alerts (posted November 18, 2009, and reviewed January 2011), Urgent Care or the ER - Which is the Right Choice? Retrieved May 31, 2011.
† 2010 Emergency Department Pulse Report from American College of Emergency Physicians and Press Ganey.
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