Meet Kara and Meg
Kara (uninsured)
Urgent care visit: $150-$250*
Strep test: $35-$50*
Prescription: $8-$40*
Total cost: $193-$340
*Costs are estimated.
Meg (insured by Sentara Health Plans)
Urgent care visit: $50
Strep test: $0
Prescription: $15
Total cost: $65
*Costs based on 2025 Sentara Health Plans Sentara Gold 800 Ded. Urgent Care visit may include the strep test, but the urgent care may file a separate claim for the test itself. If so, the test won't be free and the member will be charged the appropriate cost share of approximately $10-16.