VIRTUAL VISITS
Virtual visits allow you to see and talk to a doctor from a mobile device or computer without an appointment. A majority of visits take between 10-15 minutes, and virtual visits are a part of your health benefits.
Through a virtual visit, doctors can diagnose and treat a vast range of non-emergency medical conditions and provide services such as writing a prescription, if needed. This includes:
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Allergies
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Migraine/headaches
Bladder infection
Pink eye
Bronchitis Cold/cough
Seasonal flu
Sinus problems
Fever
Sore throat
Stomach ache
Access virtual visits :
Log in to myuhc.com and choose from provider sites where you can register for a virtual visit. After registering and requesting a visit you will pay your portion of the service cost and then you will enter a virtual waiting room. Payment for service cost can be remitted via credit card. During your visit you will be able to talk to a doctor about your health concerns, symptoms and treatment options.
Virtual visits are subject to a $10 copay on the Base, Buy-Up #1, and Buy-Up #2 plans, saving you time and money! If your on the HDHP H.S.A plan your cost is $49!
PRESCRIPTIONS & WAYS TO SAVE
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your brand medication has a generic or lower cost alternative.
SAVING ON PRESCRIPTIONS
A wide range of generic medications are offered at low cost at your local pharmacy. Specific generic drugs are available at Target, Wal-Mart, and/or CVS for $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply ! Certain antibiotics are available at Publix for FREE !
90 DAY SUPPLY FOR MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS
There are 2 ways to save – 1. Using UHC’s OptumRX Mail Order program can save you time and money ! A 90 day supply of your medication is delivered to your door and you are reminded when a refill is needed. The cost to use mail order is 2.5 times the retail cost, that means you save 50% on the 3 rd month’s copay! The program is calledMail Services Member Select.
2. UHC’s OptumRX Preferred90 allows you to fill a 90 day supply of your maintenance medications at CVS for 2.5 times the retail cost, that means you save 50% on the 3 rd month’s copay!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS! UHC requires you to choose to fill your maintenance medication(s) through either OptumRX Mail Services Member Select or a retail pharmacy. They will send you a letter asking you to make a decision to enroll in mail order OR dis-enroll in the program. UHC allows you 2 retail pharmacy fills of your maintenance medication before you must choose. If you do not take action after the second retail fill, you may pay more for your medication until you make a decision.
Q: How do you inform UHC of your decision to enroll in mail order or dis-enroll to fill your Rx at a retail pharmacy?
A: You may go online to www.myuhc.comor call the member services number, located on the back of your ID card.
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