# Urgent care centers in Colorado

> An urgent care center treats problems that need care soon but are not emergencies. Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke signs, or severe bleeding.

Source: Colorado Health Insurance Colorado Care Index (https://coloradohealthinsurance.com/care/urgent-care), data updated 2026-11-11. Published by Grove Benefit Advisors LLC, a licensed Colorado health insurance agency.

## When people see one

- Sprains, minor cuts, or a possible broken finger
- Fever, sore throat, or ear pain
- A urinary tract infection
- Your regular doctor has no opening soon

## How it differs

- Primary care clinic: A primary care clinic keeps your records and follows your health over time. Urgent care handles one-time problems, often with walk-in hours.

## On 2027 Colorado plans

- Referral: No. You don't need a referral to go to urgent care.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $30 to $100 a visit on 20 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $20 to $100 a visit on 53 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $20 to $75 a visit on 26 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 326 locations in public records.

## Questions to ask the office

- Is this location in network for my 2027 plan? Ask for the plan's network name.
- Do you take walk-ins, or do I book online?
- What are your evening and weekend hours?
- What will I owe at the visit?

## Sources

- [HealthCare.gov glossary: Urgent care](https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/urgent-care/)
- [MedlinePlus: Types of health care providers](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001933.htm)