Tips for choosing care

When you need health care, knowing your options can save you time and money. Here are a few tips and tools to help you choose your health care.

Find a doctor

Find a doctor who knows about your health care concerns. Just enter your location along with the specialty or procedure you need, and the tool goes to work searching the provider directory to find a doctor to meet your needs.

Find a doctor


When to see a specialist

Which specialists treat which conditions? When should you see a specialist? Which specialists are in your network?

When to choose a specialist


Walk-in clinic or online doctor?

The one you choose can depend on your condition. And you can save when it makes sense to choose a lower-cost option.

Walk-in clinic vs. online doctor


Plan ahead for accidents

Review tips on when to use the emergency room (ER), urgent care center, or primary care clinic. You’ll be ready to make a wise choice if something unexpected happens.

ER vs. urgent care