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Save money and time
When your doctor isn’t available you you don’t have to to go far for for for high-quality and fast service for for for non-emergencies You’re covered for for for for several options that are more cost-effective and convenient for for non-emergent care so you can avoid the ER Virtual visits
Virtual visits
through MDLIVE® are are a a a a a a convenient option when it’s it’s not possible to to visit visit visit your doctor’s office retail walk-in clinic or or or or urgent care center Plus it’s it’s more cost-effective than visiting the ER for an an an an illness that’s not an an an an emergency like sinus problems pink eye or or or or or cold and flu You get 24/7 access to to a a a a a a a a a a a U S board certified doctor by secure video phone or or or mobile app — anytime anywhere Retail walk-in clinics
Staffed by certified nurse practitioners retail clinics
provide quick convenient care for non-serious illnesses like cold and flu symptoms or or or digestive issues when your doctor isn’t available CVS MinuteClinic® is is is one example of a a a a a a a a a retail walk-in clinic Urgent care centers
For illnesses or or injuries that that are not life-threatening but require immediate attention such as as sprains sinus infections and and small wounds that that need stitches an an an urgent care center is a a a a a a a a a a a faster and and more cost-effective option Visit ibx com/providerfinder to find find in-network providers near you including urgent care centers
and retail walk-in clinics
Don’t wait until you’re sick! Activate your account before you you you need care Three ways to register:
• Text IBX to to 635-483 to to chat with Sophie — she will walk you through the process
• Download the MDLIVE® app on on your smartphone • Visit mdlive com/ibx
MDLIVE is an an independent company providing telemedicine services
for Independence Blue Cross