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Where to go for care in NY when you need it
Your healthcare needs don't always follow a schedule, just like the trains. Learn where to go when you or your family needs care, no matter what time of day it is.
Your PCP is the doctor you'll see for most of your healthcare needs and is listed on your member ID card. Your PCP will:
- Get to know you and your health history.
- Work with you to find specialists, treatment plans, and medicines when needed.
When you're sick or hurt, always call your PCP first (unless it’s an emergency). If you haven’t seen your PCP before, call and make a new patient appointment as soon as you can. It is a good idea to see your PCP when you're well so they can better treat you when you aren't.
You can change your PCP anytime.
- To find a PCP in our plan, use our Find a Doctor tool.
- To change your PCP, log in to your secure account or live chat with a representative. You may also call Member Services at 800-300-8181 (TTY 711) to change your PCP. MLTC members, call 855-661-0002 (TTY 711) to change your PCP.
Call 800-300-8181 (TTY 711)
MLTC members: Call 855-661-0002 (TTY 711)
Our 24/7 NurseLine lets you call and speak with a nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week — even on holidays.
A registered nurse can help:
- Answer questions about health concerns.
- Find a doctor, urgent care center, or walk-in clinic.
- Schedule an appointment with your doctor or another doctor in your plan.
An urgent medical condition is when care is needed for a sudden illness, injury, or condition that is not an emergency, but needs to be treated right away.
You may need urgent care if you have:
- Minor burns
- Earaches
- A very sore throat
- An injury from a fall
- Frequent vomiting
- A cut that's deep enough to need stitches
- A fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit
- Muscle sprains, strains, or broken bones
To find an urgent care center near you, use our Find a Doctor tool.
If you need emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room (ER).
Go to the ER if you:
- Have chest pains
- Have trouble breathing
- Are bleeding badly
- Are pregnant and have signs of harm to yourself or your baby like pain, bleeding, fever, or vomiting
- Feel like you might hurt yourself or someone else
Call your PCP as soon as you can after you get out of the ER or urgent care center. Your PCP can help you get follow-up care.
You don't need to meet with your PCP before getting behavioral health services. We can help you find mental health and substance use services. Call us at 800-300-8181 (TTY 711). To reach the NY Anthem Behavioral Health Member Crisis Line, please call 800-300-8181 (TTY 711). If you are at imminent risk, call 911 or visit an emergency room.
LiveHealth Online allows you to visit a doctor through live video chat on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. It's an easy way to get care for you or your family at any time, day or night, without leaving your home.
As an Anthem member, you can use LiveHealth Online at no cost to you.
Sign up today, so you can:
- See a doctor in minutes. Use LiveHealth Online to get help when you have a common health problem such as a cold, the flu, fever, pink eye, sore throat, or sinus infection.
- Have prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, if needed.
- Make an appointment with a Spanish-speaking doctor. Speak to a doctor in your own language seven days a week through Cuidado Médico on LiveHealth Online.
It's easy to get started. Sign up for free on the LiveHealth Online website or download the app:
