Urgent Care
Urgent care centers are usually facilities separate from hospitals or emergency rooms, that offer treatment for walk-ins without a scheduled appointment. Urgent care centers primarily treat urgent-cies that are non-life threatening and do not typically rise to the level of an emergency.
Common Urgent-cies:
- Accidents and falls
- Cuts that don't involve much blood but might need stitches
- Breathing difficulties, such as mild to moderate asthma
- Diagnostic services, including X-rays and laboratory tests
- Eye irritation or infection
- Fever or flu
- Minor broken bones and fractures in fingers or toes
- Moderate back problems
- Severe sore throat or cough
- Sprains and strains
- Urinary tract infections
- Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration
Things to Do Before Seeking Care:
- Call Medical Mutual’s Nurse Line for advice on where to direct your care.
- Make a list of existing medical conditions and current prescription medications.
- Have your Medical Mutual member ID card or the mobile app available.
- Check where the nearest in-network urgent care is located and how you would get there.
- Confirm who could watch your children or an elder family member on short notice if necessary.
- Know your options for translation services.
Urgent Care Locations
Medical situations can be overwhelming. Reduce your stress by visiting the nearest urgent care center when you have a non-life-threatening health concern. You’ll most likely save time and money compared to the ER and get the treatment you need.
To find the urgent care center nearest you, log in or register for a My Health Plan account at MedMutual.com/Member and follow these steps:
- Click the Find A Provider link under the Resources & Tools tab at the top of the page or in the Quick Links section.
- Click the Medical box in the Choose a provider type section.
- Select your network and the address and distance you want to search and click Next.
- Click the Urgent Care box.