Although the adoption of telemedicine is only continuing to rise, receiving care digitally can be a little intimidating if it’s your first time.

Many MyTeleBenefits users start consulting with doctors remotely for the first time in their lives with us.

They often have questions about how to use telehealth. And some of those questions are probably the same ones you have. So we’re going to go ahead and answer them all in this post!

Getting started

Signing up for a telehealth service isn’t as instantaneous as, say, shopping online. Healthcare matters require more care and getting to know you.

So, with MyTeleBenefits, the very first step for getting started is giving us your email so an agent can reach out.

You don’t need insurance or medicare. One affordable subscription of $11.95 per month covers unlimited consultations with a Board-certified medical doctor.

You can learn about our services here.

Veterinary services

MyTeleBenefits helps your pet receive convenient care, too. Like the care we help people find, our services for pets come with unlimited consultations. And they’re available for households with multiple dogs and cats, so everyone’s taken care of.

Our veterinary telehealth specialists can work with your pet’s primary veterinarian. That can include anything from simply sharing their findings and a recording of the call to even helping you find one in the first place.

Receiving treatment

Having 24/7 support helps you get full use out of telemedicine. Anytime support provides access to care whenever something doesn’t feel right or you need a medical opinion.

As your agent advises you after you sign up, you can receive treatment via video, phone call, or the Telemedicine app.

Remember to take advantage of this flexibility. Even when you’re not at home or somewhere video-call-friendly, care is always a quick consultation away. And you receive it in the form that’s appropriate for the situation.

Also, there’s nothing wrong with preferring to discuss certain health conditions in a specific way. Telemedicine is about reclaiming your privacy and comfort.

Issues you can receive treatment for

You can receive treatment for over 50 routine conditions including allergies, flu, acne, fevers, UTIs, and many more.

And you can consult with your doctor as many times as needed until you’re feeling well again.

If you’re facing a medical emergency, you should visit a doctor in person straightaway. And when you’re unsure how serious a condition is, a virtual visit is a quick and sure way to understand its severity.

Getting a prescription

If it’s necessary and appropriate for your MyTeleBenefit doctor to give you a prescription, they will. And they’ll coordinate with a pharmacy near you to make sure you can get your medication easily.

However, there’s an exemption for narcotic medications. Your doctor may also be able to refill your prescription after an evaluation.

Now that you know how to use telehealth…

You can probably see that figuring out how to use telehealth is quite easy. For non-emergency issues, it offers privacy and the ability to receive care at literally any time. When you want to put your health front and center in your life, a doctor that’s always within reach makes it much more realistic to meet that goal.

All our doctors are board-certified, ever available, and committed to keeping you in the best health possible.

So, sign up to MyTeleBenefits today and put timely medical care at your fingertips.