Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is Urgent Care in Georgia?
The price of urgent care in Georgia will depend on whether you have a in-network health insurance plan and what coverage your plan offers. Booking an appointment with one of our doctors for patients with in-network insurance is typically $30. The cost is $129 for self-pay patients.
Is It Better to Go to the ER or Urgent Care?
The emergency room (ER) is meant for critical or life-threatening medical situations, while urgent care is meant for less severe illnesses. Emergency conditions that should be treated by the ER include chest pain, stroke symptoms, major burns, and serious injuries. Urgent care can treat conditions such as minor cuts and injuries, common colds, sinus infections, and urinary tract infections.
Can Urgent Care Deny You?
No, an urgent care clinic or ER cannot refuse or deny you treatment because of not having insurance. Urgent care typically cannot deny you or turn you away. However, you must have a method of payment available, as many urgent care clinics charge upfront for medical treatment. While urgent care is not free, most centers post a list of fees for common treatments. At PlushCare, we treat all patients whether or not they have insurance. While not all injuries, illnesses, or conditions are suitable for virtual urgent care appointments, depending on the situation, you may end up paying less through PlushCare than during an in-person visit.
How Does Virtual Urgent Care Work in Georgia?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...Virtual urgent care lets you talk with a doctor online or through your phone, typically through a video or voice call. When you use PlushCare for virtual urgent care, you book an appointment to speak with a doctor from a top 50 U.S. medical school. The licensed Georgia physician will listen to your urgent care needs, and then provide you with a diagnosis, treatment plan, and any prescriptions deemed necessary.
Can Urgent Care Prescribe Antibiotics?
Yes, urgent care centers can typically prescribe antibiotics, as well as antiviral medications and pain medications. At PlushCare, doctors can provide prescriptions for non-controlled substances and medications. In order to receive certain medications, you must have a prescription from a licensed physician. PlushCare makes getting your needed prescriptions easy by having them sent to a local pharmacy of your choice after being approved by your doctor.
