Where to go for care
It’s important to find a regular primary care provider (PCP) you trust for ongoing attention to your health, but here are some guidelines when something comes up:
Go to urgent care if
It’s more involved, like back pain, stitches or X-rays. Generally more cost-effective than an ER visit.
Go to the ER if
It can’t wait. For a life-threatening or sudden severe condition, call 911 and/or go to the emergency room.
Common or chronic conditions
Whatever health issue you’re dealing with, we can help.
Behavioral health & substance use disorder services
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, you shouldn’t have to wait for regular office hours. Whether it’s an everyday challenge or something more serious, your behavioral health benefit offers access to online resources around the clock.
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with grief or loss
- Marital problems
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Compulsive spending or gambling
- Medication management
Common questions
Diabetes resources
From weight management and other diabetes prevention strategies to cost-effective care, if you’re living with the condition, we’re here with resources to help you stay on top of your health.
- Our Real Appeal® program is designed to give you access to experts who’ll help you develop, and stick with, a healthy weight management plan.
- Your PCP can help guide you to CDC-certified, on-site diabetes prevention programs.
Chiropractic & acupuncture
If you’ve had back pain, you know how much it can interfere with your daily life. Luckily, your plan offers access to a broad network of caregivers to help get you back into the swing of things.
- All credentialed caregivers, easily searched on myuhc.com
- Direct access – no referral needed
- Up to 20 visits, combined, per year – on either plan network
- No claims forms to fill out; your provider coordinates all services and billing directly with Optum Health
What you’ll pay
| Plan name | Member responsibility |
|---|---|
| Colorado Doctors Plan DHMO 2500 | $40 copay |
| Colorado Doctors Plan HDHP 6000 | Covered at 100% after deductible is met |
| Choice Plus DHMO 2500 | $40 copay |
| Choice Plus HDHP 6000 | Covered at 100% after deductible is met |
