https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/130/dominican-republicI am in the Dominican Republic and need to take my son to the doctor at the Hotel they only take cash, do I need to contact BCBS before I take him?en-USTelligent Community 12Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:01:44 GMThttps://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/145?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:01:44 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:0121cea4-98c8-4d12-8596-dea4fad45872BCBSTX Connect TeamHi Nancy, I wanted to let you know that we received the private message you sent regarding this situation and I have responded there as well. <br /> If this is an emergency situation we recommend seeking medical attention immediately. If it isn&#39;t an emergency situation we do recommend contacting us to be sure the service would be covered as many of our plans only cover services received outside the country in emergency situations. ~ Kayla<div style="clear:both;"></div>