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2020
Goodwill Industries Benefits Enrollment
BENEFITS OF HAVING A
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN (PCP)
ER visits costs signiicantly more than doctor’s ofice visits. Luckily, most
health issues are not serious enough to warrant a trip to the ER and can be
treated just as well at your doctor’s ofice.
Need to find a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
If you do not have a doctor, you can easily get one! When you enroll in Goodwill’s
medical plan, you can explore a large network of providers through BlueCross Blue
Shield. Visit bcbst.com/member and click “Find a Doctor” on the upper right-
hand corner of the page to ind your doctor today! You must select a doctor in the
Network S.
Why Is It So Important To Have A PCP You
Regularly Visit?
Here are some simple reasons to consider.
Holistic healthcare—One appointment with your PCP can give
you the opportunity to discuss a variety of health issues you might Referrals to specialists—In
be facing. This includes but is not limited to physical, emotional, or the case you would need to
mental issues. see a specialist, chances are
Manage chronic conditions—When you have a PCP who you see your PCP will have good
regularly, you can assure you are getting the tests and/or medication you recommendations based on
need on a consistent basis, which leads to overall better management of your healthcare preferences.
your condition. Prevent hospital and ER
Increase your comfort—Visiting the same PCP consistently visits—Ignoring health
will allow for you and your PCP to form a relationship. The more symptoms and not seeing your
comfortable you are with your PCP, the more health information you doctor can lead to hospital and
will be willing to share to receive the best care. ER visits which are the most
overwhelming and expensive
Knowledge of health history—Having your PCP understand your forms of healthcare.
health history, as well as your family health history can assure you
catch symptoms early for serious conditions. Improve communication—
Communicating your health
Lower your healthcare costs —The healthier you are, the less your wants, needs and concerns
healthcare will cost. When you are receiving regular screenings and are crucial for your doctor
keeping open communication between you and your PCP, you are to address your health
helping to maintain the best health possible. appropriately.
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Goodwill Industries Benefits Enrollment
BENEFITS OF HAVING A
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN (PCP)
ER visits costs signiicantly more than doctor’s ofice visits. Luckily, most
health issues are not serious enough to warrant a trip to the ER and can be
treated just as well at your doctor’s ofice.
Need to find a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
If you do not have a doctor, you can easily get one! When you enroll in Goodwill’s
medical plan, you can explore a large network of providers through BlueCross Blue
Shield. Visit bcbst.com/member and click “Find a Doctor” on the upper right-
hand corner of the page to ind your doctor today! You must select a doctor in the
Network S.
Why Is It So Important To Have A PCP You
Regularly Visit?
Here are some simple reasons to consider.
Holistic healthcare—One appointment with your PCP can give
you the opportunity to discuss a variety of health issues you might Referrals to specialists—In
be facing. This includes but is not limited to physical, emotional, or the case you would need to
mental issues. see a specialist, chances are
Manage chronic conditions—When you have a PCP who you see your PCP will have good
regularly, you can assure you are getting the tests and/or medication you recommendations based on
need on a consistent basis, which leads to overall better management of your healthcare preferences.
your condition. Prevent hospital and ER
Increase your comfort—Visiting the same PCP consistently visits—Ignoring health
will allow for you and your PCP to form a relationship. The more symptoms and not seeing your
comfortable you are with your PCP, the more health information you doctor can lead to hospital and
will be willing to share to receive the best care. ER visits which are the most
overwhelming and expensive
Knowledge of health history—Having your PCP understand your forms of healthcare.
health history, as well as your family health history can assure you
catch symptoms early for serious conditions. Improve communication—
Communicating your health
Lower your healthcare costs —The healthier you are, the less your wants, needs and concerns
healthcare will cost. When you are receiving regular screenings and are crucial for your doctor
keeping open communication between you and your PCP, you are to address your health
helping to maintain the best health possible. appropriately.
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