The steps to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) vary based on your insurance provider. Our PCPs accept most major insurance providers; however, below are some things to consider when choosing the right PCP for you and a few frequently asked questions: Things to consider when choosing a PCP:

1. Can they give me what I need?
2. How available is the doctor?
3. Will they be there when I need them?
4. Location(s) of the doctor’s office.
5. If I am in the hospital, can this doctor visit me?

Does a person select the Family Choice as a whole as their PCP, or choose an individual doctor within the group?

• You will select the individual doctor within the group, but you are able to switch to another doctor anytime you want.

What are the advantages of selecting a PCP from Family Choice?

1. Easy access to referrals with other FC specialists. We are one of the few HMOs that allow direct referrals to specialists without a wait time.
2. Full access to our network of primary care physicians – we have nearly 200, carefully selected doctors for you to choose from.
3. 24/7 access to most hospital services.
4. Complete access to a broad network of specialists and resources – Auxiliary services, in-patient, out-patient, x-rays, social services, case manager, nursing home, skilled nursing, and more. You can access to the whole continuum.
5. Highly accessible PCPs– many take walk-ins and some are open on Saturdays.