UPMC First Care
A health plan with $0 copays can be yours
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We're delighted about your interest in the UPMC First Care Plan!
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UPMC First Care™ is an innovative plan that helps you put your health first.
It offers a $0 copay for a variety of visits, making it easy and affordable for you to get the care you need.
Purchase UPMC First Care coverage
UPMC First Care™ Plan
- 24/7 access to care
using UPMC AnywhereCare1
- Convenient low-cost care
virtually or in person
- $0 copay automatically applied for qualifying visits
no payment card needed
- Digital resources to help manage your plan
including a member website, app, and health and wellness discounts
No copays for a variety of visits with UPMC First Care™
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Frequently asked questions
The following services are covered with no copayment:
- First in-person primary care visit
- First virtual primary care visit
- First in-person specialist visit
- First virtual specialist visit
- All behavioral health office visits (in person or virtual)
- All urgent care 24/7 video visits
Many annual preventive services are covered at 100 percent2.
UPMC First Care
Convenient, low-cost health insurance for individuals and families
1UPMC Health Plan members who are in Pennsylvania at the time of a virtual visit may select a UPMC-employed provider, subject to the provider’s availability and discretion. Members who are not in Pennsylvania at the time of service may receive care from a provider employed by or contracted with UPMC. Limitations may apply for members of ASO plans who have opted out of coverage. A parent or legal guardian must be present during the video portion of the visit for children under age 18. It is at the discretion of providers employed or contracted by UPMC to choose whether to treat patients ages 0 to 2. 24/7 video visits for children ages 0 to 2 are unavailable from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. in Pennsylvania. Hours may vary for visits with children under age 18 outside of Pennsylvania, and 24/7 video visits may be unavailable in those locations. This service is not available to members in Puerto Rico.
2Preventive care will covered at 100 percent only when it is received from participating provider and it is billed as preventive. A separate cost share may apply if additional medical services are received during the same visit or if your preventive care appointment becomes diagnostic in nature.