Where to Go for Care

Where to Go for Care

Knowing where to go for care can save you time, money, and hassle. Our medical plans give you a variety of care options for any medical issues you may face. Remember, save the Emergency Room for true emergencies.

CHPW medical plan enrollees have access to both MDLIVE and 98point6, two convenient telemedicine solutions that bring healthcare to your fingertips. This service connects you to board-certified doctors 24/7 for diagnosis and treatment of non-life-threatening health concerns. You can even get prescriptions and lab orders. Your information remains confidential and private, making it easy to get the care you need from anywhere. 

Telehealth
Benefit Reasons to Go
  • Lower cost
  • Speak to a doctor from anywhere
  • Reduced waiting room time
  • Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses
  • Limits exposure to contagious diseases
  • May receive specialist referrals or prescriptions

Visit your primary care doctor for routine check-ups, ongoing health issues, or non-emergency symptoms. They can help manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and offer personalized advice. It’s important to see them for annual physicals, vaccinations, and any health concerns that need in-person evaluation or specialized tests.

Primary Care Provider
Benefit Reasons to Go
  • In-person examination
  • Reasonable price in-network
  • Familiarity with health history
  • Preventive care
  • Treatment of chronic illnesses
  • Follow-up visits and referrals

Visit an urgent care facility for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that require prompt attention but aren’t severe enough for the emergency room. This includes conditions like sprains, minor fractures, cuts needing stitches, fevers, infections, and minor burns. Urgent care can provide quick medical care without appointments, and often offer extended hours and are open on weekends.

Urgent Care
Benefit Reasons to Go
  • Lower cost than an ER visit
  • Same-day visits often available
  • Open nights and weekends
  • Medical conditions that need prompt attention
  • Treatment of minor injuries or illnesses
  • May offer lab tests and X-rays onsite

Go to the emergency room for severe or life-threatening medical emergencies that require immediate attention. Emergency rooms are equipped to manage critical conditions 24/7 and provide comprehensive care, including diagnostics, surgery, and intensive treatment.

Emergency Room
Benefit Reasons to Go
  • Necessary for life-threatening conditions
  • Open 24/7, every single day of the year
  • Equipped for comprehensive care
  • Sudden onset of severe medical condition
  • Treatment of severe injuries or illnesses
  • Treatment after an accident

Where should you go for what?

  • Chest pain
  • Head injury
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Sprains
  • Cuts
  • Broken bones
  • Infections
  • Minor burns
  • Acute illness
  • Preventive care
  • Chronic conditions
  • Manage medications
  • Referrals to specialists
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Viruses
  • Allergies