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Speciality Care

As a Group Health member, you can consult with most Group Health specialists at Group Health-owned or -operated medical centers without a referral from your personal physician. Consultations with non-Group Health specialists require a referral from your personal physician.

Women may self-refer to obstetricians and gynecologists, advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), certified nurse-midwives, physician assistants.
Spokane-area members may self-refer for hematology, oncology, and physical therapy at Spokane-area medical centers.
Alliant health plan members may select a personal physcian from Group Health, The Everett Clinic, or Virginia Mason Medical Center. If you select your personal physician from Group Health or The Everett Clinic, you will need a referral for specialty care at Virginia Mason.

Self-Referral Specialists
You may self-refer for the following specialities. For detailed information about what your health plan allows, see your coverage agreement or contact Customer Service.
Allergies
Audiology and hearing
Behavioral health
Cardiology
Dermatology*
Free & Clear tobacco cessation program
Urology and gastroenterology
General surgery
Hematology
Hospice
Internal medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Occupational medicine**
Oncology
Optometry and ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology
Physical therapy**
Speech, Language, and Learning Services**
Urology

 * Due to a national shortage of dermatologists, wait times for appointments may be longer than expected.
** Medicare patients must be referred for this service.

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