In most cases, primary care should be covered by your insurance plan, provided you have one. It is best to check with your insurance benefits provider as they may have specific clinics that they work with to provide medical coverage to their plan subscribers. In those cases, the insurance plan may cover the full cost of your visit, depending on your coverage level and the reason for your visit. A visit to a primary care provider if you don’t have benefits coverage will be significantly less expensive than a visit to the emergency room or to an urgent care clinic. With preventative care in mind, primary care visits are affordable to encourage people to make a habit of regular visits to their doctor as part of their overall health and well-being. Doing so can mitigate the need for more invasive and expensive treatments down the road if early signs and symptoms can be caught. Treating illnesses, injuries and diseases early on can prevent them from progressing at a rapid rate which can cause extensive damage or health issues if left untreated.