Emergency Care
An emergency is a medical condition that needs to be treated right away. An emergency is when you think your life is in danger, a body part is hurt badly, or you are in great pain.
Call 911 or go to the closest emergency room when you have an emergency. There is no prior authorization needed to get emergency care. You may use any hospital or other medical facility to obtain emergency care.
Emergencies can include:
- Poisoning
- Overdose
- Severe burns
- Chest pain
- Pregnant with bleeding and/or pain
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Heavy bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Suddenly not being able to move or speak
- Broken bones
- Problems breathing
- Other symptoms where you feel that your life is at risk