Telemed FAQ's
Telemed Services
Prescriptions by Phone
Consult a Doctor in the privacy of your home
Members are set up with
Private Telemed appointments
with a Licensed Doctor in their state.
Risk Free
(No Charge if No Medical Rx Validation)
Appt's are typically set within the hour
and last 5 minutes
The Dr. sends Rx. over to the pharmacy directly, no action needed by you
How much does it cost to use Telemed?
Expect to pay around $89 versus an In-House (in person) Office Visits average $160-$180
https://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2015/primary-care-visits-available-to-most-uninsured-but-at-a-high-price.html
https://healthcarebluebook.com/page_ProcedureDetails.aspx?cftId=219&g=Office+Visit%2c+New+Patient+(~20+min.)
Does insurance cover Telemed services. Yes, BUT your insurance may not. This is a conversation for your Insurance carrier and the Telemed provider.
Who will I speak with?
Board Certified doctors will be provided to you based on the state you are located.
Quick: Most consultations iIf required (often no consult is needed) take about 5 minutes
Telemed is PRIVATE and SAFE
Confidentiality is a respected. Laws are also in place to protect your privacy. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is designed to be a minimum level of protection. Some states have even stricter laws in place to protect your personal health information.