Do I need to have a referral from my PCP to see a dermatologist?

Do I need to have a referral from my PCP to see a dermatologist?https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1309/do-i-need-to-have-a-referral-from-my-pcp-to-see-a-dermatologistMy daughter needs to see a dermatologist; I was wondering if we have to see her PCP first to get a referral, or we can make an appointment with an in-network dermatologist directly.en-USTelligent Community 12Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:39:50 GMTRE: Do I need to have a referral from my PCP to see a dermatologist?https://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/2722?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:39:50 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c5cf295d-04ef-4def-8e52-6389e29f342eBCBSTX Connect Team<p>Hello, If you have an HMO plan you will need to obtain a referral from her PCP in order to see a dermatologist. If you have a PPO plan you will not need a referral. If you're not sure what type of plan you have please send us a private message and we can help. ~ KW</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>