Significant changes came to Medicare in March 2020. You may not be aware of the new services that Part B now covers. There has long been a need to make simple medical coverage easier for seniors, without the hassle of a doctor’s office visit. During the onset of the COVID pandemic, the need for telemedicine and virtual doctor’s visits became emergent. In response, Part B of your Medicare coverage now includes these forms of health care.
Video conferencing technology became ubiquitous during 2020, as everything from family get-togethers to school moved online. Part of the great virtual-migration was also doctor’s visits. An online doctor visit isn’t just typing your symptoms into a search-engine and self-diagnosing.
When you’re feeling under-the-weather, or are unsure how critical the problem is, an online doctor visit lets you consult with a board-certified M.D.
Part of online doctor visits includes telehealth, where you can talk to a medical professional if you don’t have video conferencing capabilities on your computer or wireless device.
Part B now makes it easier and more affordable than ever to get medical care. Instead of avoiding a trip to the doctor’s office or waiting for symptoms to become so severe, they require an E.R. trip; you can talk with a medical professional to get advice, guidance, and even prescriptions. Just a few of the kinds of online doctor visits that Medicare covers:
You have access to a full range of mental and physical health care, all from the comfort of your home.
A virtual appointment may be confusing or unclear if you’re used to traditional doctor’s office visits. This kind of healthcare isn’t appropriate for your annual physical, out-patient treatment, or severe medical conditions. Instead, think of it as the first level of care you can get. Some things that your online doctor’s visit can help you with:
A doctor will either issue a prescription for treatment or recommend an in-person visit at the doctor’s office.
There’s no anxiety about whether you’re making an unnecessary trip to the doctor’s office or waiting too long to seek treatment when you take advantage of Medicare-covered online doctor visits. You’re getting a medical expert to partner in your health.
While telemedicine is more convenient and comfortable than an in-person appointment, you should prepare just as you would for a trip to the doctor’s office to get the most out of it. That includes gathering appropriate paperwork and making notes, so you remember everything you need to cover with the doctor:
With written notes and records, you’ll make the most of your virtual visit or phone call.
The medical professional you speak with may determine that you need in-person treatment for your symptoms, and which point they’ll advise you to travel to an E.R. or make an appointment with your primary care physician.
The Part B portion of your Medicare benefits covers telehealth and virtual visits with your doctor. MyTeleBenefits is a trusted provider of online consultations with a board-certified M.D. There’s no cost per consultation, and our coverage includes your entire household, significantly reducing your out-of-pocket costs.
Our physicians can prescribe medications and offer advice and guidance 24-hours a day without the risk or hassle of an E.R. or doctor’s office visit. Call our client care experts at (877) 376-7472 to get signed up today.
