Nurse Line
What is Nurse Line?
The Nurse Line is a number that lets you get professional help, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This resource is available to Highmark Wholecare members, and is important to use if you have questions about a recent diagnosis, treatment options or surgery, and or:
- Current symptoms
- Medication side effects
- Self-care home treatments
- When to go to the doctor
- When to go to the Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room
- Preventive care and lab tests
Calling the Nurse Line
Call the Nurse Line for PA Medicare: 1-855-805-9420 TTY: 711
A registered nurse is available to assist all our Highmark Wholecare members, free of charge. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Highmark Wholecare offers HMO plans with a Medicare Contract. Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal.
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Best Available Evidence
Y0037_1359_M_2027
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
