Sign up for virtual care telemedicine
September 28, 2016
Members on UA Choice health plans have 24-hour access to inexpensive virtual care
through Teladoc. Teladoc doctors can diagnose many medical problems, recommend treatment
and even prescribe medication via a phone or online video consultation. Teladoc costs
less than a regular office visit or an urgent care or emergency room visit. You don’t
have to leave your home or office, and you don't need to sit in a waiting room with
other sick people.
Virtual care doesn’t replace your primary care provider, but can give you real-time
access to an in-network provider when you have a minor illness that doesn’t need a
trip to the doctor’s office. It also works when you’re traveling, your regular doctor
is unavailable or you have no in-network provider options. For example, a member can
call for a prescription renewal for $40 instead of the cost of a full office visit.
The Teladoc fee is subject to your deductible and coinsurance.
Telephone consultations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Video consultations
are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Members can use Teladoc for conditions such as:
- cold and flu symptoms
- respiratory infection
- ear infection
- urinary tract infection
- allergies
Employees can sign up via the Premera member portal at https://member.teladoc.com/premeraak/.