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OB/GYN Provider Change

For 2009, WakeMed will replace Rex Healthcare as the provider of obstetrics and pediatric inpatient services for Duke Select and Duke Basic members. Click here for a list of providers.

 

Urgent Care

Visiting an Urgent Care facility only requires a $35-$50 co-pay while the co-pay for visiting the emergency room is $150. Urgent Care facilities provide diagnosis, treatment and management of urgent medical conditions and minor trauma when a patient's primary care physician is unavailable.

Duke Urgent Care Facilities
Click here for a list of Duke Urgent Care locations.

Other Urgent Care Facilities
Check your local telephone book for a listing of Urgent Care facilities in your area.

 

Request an Appointment

To request a non-urgent appointment at any Duke University Health System location, click here. If you need an appointment within the next few days, call the Duke Consultation and Referral Center at 888-ASK-DUKE.

 

Each employee's needs are different — that's why Duke offers four different medical plans to meet the needs of you and your family:

• Duke Select HMO
• Duke Basic HMO
• Blue Care HMO
• Duke Options PPO

Each medical care plan covers both pharmacy and mental health benefits. Please refer to the Medical Plans Comparison Chart and Issues to Consider for details. All of our medical plans will cover pre-existing conditions or covered services.

For more information, please see the Health Care Plan Description (PDF).

Need to Find a Provider?

You can get a listing of participating health care providers at the HR Information Center, 705 Broad Street, or online at:

• Duke Select/Duke Basic Provider Directory (select "Find a Doctor", then "Duke Select / Duke Basic" under "Select a Product")
• Blue Care Provider Directory
• Duke Options Provider Directory

Enrolling/Making Changes

Employees have 30 days from the date of a qualifying life event or 60 days from their eligibility date to enroll or make changes to their health, dental, vision, and reimbursement accounts.

Health Promotion Programs

Duke supports you and your family in practicing prevention through a broad range of health management programs that emphasize a proactive approach to improving health and preventing disease before it happens.

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