Limited Services Clinics

Limited services clinics (LSCs), such as MinuteClinics®' and Take Care ClinicsSM', offer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members an option for obtaining non-urgent medical care without an appointment for a limited set of services, including flu shots and treatment for colds and ear infections. These clinics, typically located in certain pharmacies around the state, can offer a more efficient setting for these types of care than a hospital emergency room, and can be more convenient than many doctors' offices because they are open during evening and weekend hours. Your copay is the same as what you would pay for similar covered services at your primary care provider. And you don't need a referral to receive treatment at limited services clinics.

MinuteClinic (CVS/pharmacy®')
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is currently contracted with the MinuteClinic LSCs located at select CVS pharmacies. To date, there are 13 MinuteClinic locations in Massachusetts, and CVS plans to open 15 additional locations in 2009.

Take Care Clinics (Walgreens)
Take Care Clinics are scheduled to open at select Walgreens pharmacies in Massachusetts in 2009. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is currently in negotiations to begin covering health care services at Take Care Clinics at select Walgreens pharmacies later this year.

Participating Clinic Locations
We expect that there will be approximately 50 limited services clinic locations across Massachusetts by year-end. Visit Find a Doctor to find a participating limited services clinic near you.