When you have a medical emergency, you go to the emergency room. However, when you’re considering a visit to the doctor for a non-emergency situation, other questions come to mind: How much will the visit cost me? How long will I have to sit in the waiting room? Is this serious? Is it worth going for?
For minor medical concerns, you can talk to a doctor from your mobile device or computer with UHC’s Virtual Visits. During a Virtual Visit, a doctor can diagnose and treat a wide range of non-emergency conditions as well as write prescriptions (if needed), which you may subsequently pick up at your local pharmacy.
There’s no appointment needed – just log in to myuhc.com or the UnitedHealthcare Health4Me app and choose one of the several virtual visit provider sites. You will then be connected directly to the provider’s group site or app. Once you register and request a visit, you will either be immediately connected to the doctor, or you will enter a virtual waiting room until the doctor arrives.
Virtual Visits will continue to be a GW health plan offering for 2018, with no change in cost:
- GW PPO: $10 co-pay (deductible does not apply)
- GW HSP: 20% coinsurance (after deductible)
To get started with a Virtual Visit, go to https://www.uhc.com/virtualvisits.
Is a Virtual Visit right for you?
Virtual visits are good for:
- Allergies
- Bladder/urinary tract infection
- Bronchitis
- Cough/cold
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Migraine/headache
- Pinkeye
- Rash
- Seasonal flu
- Sinus problems
- Sore throat
- Stomach ache
- Quick assessment of severity
Choose in-person care for:
- Anything that needs a hands-on exam or a test
- Chronic conditions
- Sprains/broken bones or injuries requiring bandaging
- Complex conditions
- International visits
Prepare for your Virtual Visit
Have these three items ready to register for and complete your Virtual Visit:
- Health plan ID card
- Credit card
- Pharmacy location
Make your healthcare convenient with Virtual Visits. See a doctor whenever, wherever.
