It's quick and easy to start using myHealthcare Cost Estimator.  Why use myHealthcare Cost Estimator?

With this information, you’ll be more prepared to decide which choice is best for you, plan your care and budget for medical expenses. You may save money, find doctors who better meet your needs or even find out about a new option you’ve never heard of before. It’s all about having the information you need to make the best decisions for your health and your pocket book.

Step 1: Visit myuhc.com or Health4Me

If you have not registered for myuhc.com, you’ll need your health plan ID card or Social Security number to get started. Once you’re logged in, click “Estimate Health Care Costs” on the right side of the page.

Step 2: Search for a condition or treatment

Once you’ve entered your ZIP code, you can search by treatment or condition. Try phrases like backache, X-ray, eyes itch, etc. Then hit the search button.

Step 3: Get a quick estimate

You’ll be taken to a page with a quick estimate, based on real average market costs in the search area. If you want to customize the estimate for a specific doctor or facility, click on “Continue.”

Step 4: Select a provider and/or facility

If you don’t already have a doctor in mind, myHealthcare Cost Estimator can help you find one. This page shows you estimates for specific doctors and facilities offering services for your search. You’ll be able to compare doctors based on their estimated cost, see quality ratings and which one is nearest to you.

Step 5: Get your final estimate

When you’re done, you can see your Final Estimate, which includes estimated costs from the doctor or facility you’ve chosen, along with up-to-date out-of-pocket estimated costs