Emergencies, urgent care and prescriptions

Call 911 in an emergency — you are never turned away from an emergency room. But for anything less than an emergency, urgent care costs a fraction of the ER.

Key points to understand

911 for emergencies; the ER must stabilise you regardless of insurance or status

911 for emergencies; the ER must stabilise you regardless of insurance or status. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Urgent care vs the ER: same evening, dramatically different bill

Urgent care vs the ER: same evening, dramatically different bill. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Prescriptions are filled at pharmacies; prices vary by pharmacy, so it's worth checking

Prescriptions are filled at pharmacies; prices vary by pharmacy, so it's worth checking. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.