{"id":5454,"date":"2025-01-16T12:23:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=5454"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T18:26:17","slug":"know-where-to-get-care-before-an-immediate-need-arises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/member-benefits\/know-where-to-get-care-before-an-immediate-need-arises\/","title":{"rendered":"Know where to get care before an immediate need arises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing like the anxiety of needing immediate healthcare and being uncertain about where to get it. Cut through the panic \u2013 and save time and money \u2013 by knowing where to go for care before you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue KC\u2019s Find Care tool is your resource for finding in-network doctors, retail clinics, urgent care, and hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know your local providers before you have an immediate need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of your 2025 priorities, create a quick list of in-network, neighborhood providers. Push the Find Care button above to get started, then put the list where you can access it easily, like on your refrigerator or phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend including these care options on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Care<\/strong>
For minor issues like a cold, flu, or pink eye, or for care at night, on the weekend, or when your doctor is not available.
Get care: Go to BlueKCVirtualCare.com<\/a> or the MyBlueKC<\/a> app and tap Virtual Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retail Health Clinic<\/strong>\u00a0
For minor, uncomplicated illnesses or injuries or when you cannot wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor.
Find providers: Go to the Find Care<\/a> page, search MinuteClinic or any retail health clinic, click Medical Specialties, then Clinic\/Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urgent Care<\/strong>\u202f
For non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that require immediate care, such as ear pain, persistent diarrhea, sprain, or a shallow cut.\u00a0
Find providers: Go to the Find Care<\/a> page, click Urgent Care, then Medical Specialties, then Urgent Care Clinic\/Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Room or Community Hospital<\/strong>\u202f
For immediate care for severe and life-threatening emergencies. For less severe injuries or illnesses, the ER can be expensive and wait times can be long.
Find providers: Go to the Find Care<\/a> page and search Emergency Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Care<\/strong>\u202f
The best option for annual preventive visits, diagnostics, chronic condition management, and sick care needs.
Find providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n