Your primary care provider (PCP) is the best place to start when you need any type of health care.
They can take care of your preventive care, diagnose diseases and illnesses, and help you find the right specialists when you need them. They’ll help you navigate the health care system so you can concentrate on your health. They can work with any specialists you have and put all the pieces together to get the “big picture” of your health.
Your PCP is your main point of contact for getting health care services, so it's important you find a doctor or provider who you trust, feel comfortable with, and who encourages you to be an active participant in your health care.
Don't treat the decision of choosing a PCP lightly. Do some research and don't be afraid to meet with several doctors before you make a decision.
Most health insurance plans allow you to switch your PCP whenever you want, so know that you can always change your mind, too.
Find additional information on using your benefits, after-hours and emergency care, prescription and pharmacies, reimbursements, and other forms to help you get the most out of your health plan.