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What does Primary Care Physician (PCP) mean?

A clinician who handles routine care and may coordinate referrals under the plan.

Illustration — not a plan price

Confirm whether the plan requires a selected PCP or a PCP referral before specialist care.

The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.

Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.

Source: HealthCare.gov — Glossary · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026

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