When The Ashe Center is closed, you still have access to care -- both online, and in the local community using your UCSHIP benefits. Our 24/7 Nurseline is available After Hours, LiveHealth Online offers telemedicine visits online, and The Ashe Center keeps a list of local urgent care centers updated for your convenience.
We realize that getting sick is not always predictable. In the event that you need to seek medical care when The Ashe Center is closed, remember that all currently registered UCLA students have access to various alternatives for urgent access to medical care, including: 24/7 Nurseline, telemedicine visits through LiveHealth Online, local urgent care centers, and in the case of an actual emergency, emergency room access.
Only go the emergency room if it’s an emergency. An urgent care center and your primary care provider (PCP) can help with minor cuts and burns, earaches, sore throat, sprains, and fevers. If you need same-day care, you can: Call your PCP. Call the 24/7 NurseLine at 1-855-690-7800 (TTY 711). Go to an urgent care center. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a DSNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield depends on contract renewal. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of: In Colorado: Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten.
24/7 After Hours Nurseline
All currently registered UCLA students have access to advice & information from a registered nurse through the After Hours NurseLine at (310) 825-4073. For more information, visit the NurseLine section of our website.
Weekend Telehealth Visits (NEW!)
Ashe Center primary care providers are now available for weekend telehealth video visits during the COVID-19 emergency. While social distancing and other measures to prevent infection are of the utmost importance, it's equally important to stay healthy and keep any pre-existing medical conditions under control. Instead of coming to see providers in person for an exam, consultation, or follow-up appointment, you can connect with your PCP using a HIPAA-compliant version of Zoom on your mobile device, tablet or computer. The information is securely transmitted and is treated the same way it would be if you were meeting with your provider in person. To schedule, log into the Patient Portal and select Weekend Telehealth Visit. Telehealth appointments available 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Accessing Urgent Care Centers
In-network (Anthem Blue Cross) urgent care visits have a $25 co-payment.
Note: If you go to a non-participating Anthem Blue Cross urgent care center, deductible will be applied and the claim will be covered at 60 percent of the maximum allowed amount. You may be held liable for any amount over the maximum allowed amount.
Uber Ride Vouchers for In-person Weekend Care
The Ashe Center is pleased to work with Uber to assist students with urgent needs when our center is closed. Click an entry below for the requested date and Uber will email you a unique ride voucher to travel from The Ashe Center to UCLA Health Century City. Vouchers are available for each weekend clinic date of the quarter and will be audited to ensure proper use.
Vouchers for Spring 2020 Now Available
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In Case of Emergency
Emergency room visits at participating Anthem in-network facilities have a co-payment of $125. If you are admitted, this co-payment will be waived and you will be charged the hospitalization co-insurance rate. Please visit the Plan Highlights for additional breakdown of these fees.
Additionally, the UCLA Emergency Room can be reached directly at (310) 825-2111. Remember that it is important to follow up with your Ashe Center Primary Care Provider (PCP) at least 24-48 hours after being seen in an urgent care facility to ensure continuity of care.
Mental Health Concerns
For mental health-related concerns when the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is closed, you may speak with a CAPS Crisis Clinician by calling (310) 825-0768.
Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield Urgent Care Copay
Urgent Care Centers within 10 Miles of UCLA
Is Urgent Care Covered By Anthem Blue Cross
For an up-to-date list of urgent care centers within the UCLA area, please download the PDF guide here.
Note:The Ashe Center does not promote or endorse any outside provider/facility. We also cannot confirm urgent care holiday hours. We offer this instructional information as courtesy to you. If the Urgent Care Center is closed, you can also seek medical emergency care at the Ronald Reagan Westwood or Santa Monica UCLA Medical Centers. Refer to the insurance page for a summary of urgent care plan benefits.
Emergency Room Vs. Urgent Care
A trip to the emergency Room can be costly and time-consuming.
Unless you have a life-threatening condition, it is best to go to an Urgent Care center near you.
Here is the difference between the two:
Emergency Room
- High Fever
- Difficulty Breathing
- Poisoning
- Broken Bones
- Uncontrolled Bleeding
Emergency Room wait time for non-life threatening conditions is about 2-6 hours
$125 COPAY
UCSHIP @ Ronald Reagan & Santa Monica ER
Urgent Care
- Cold/Flu
- Sore Throat
- Nausea
- Eye/Ear Infection
- Minor Cuts/Burns
Urgent Care wait time for non-life threatening conditions is about 15 Minutes
$25 COPAY
UCSHIP @ In-Network Urgent Care
Local Emergency Rooms
Ronald Reagan ER (0.9 miles away)
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Mon-Sun Open 24 hours
Santa Monica ER (5.7 miles away)
1225 15th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon-Sun Open 24 Hours
Are you outside of the UCLA area?
Anthem Blue Cross Urgent Care Cost
Please visit the Anthem Blue Cross website and click on “Find a Medical Provider” to locate an Urgent Care Center in your area.
Anthem Bcbs Urgent Care Copay
Remember that you and your insurance company will be responsible for the total cost of any care you receive outside of The Ashe Center. It is important to carry your UC SHIP Anthem Blue Cross insurance card with you.