E-visits

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers E-visits with your doctors and certain other practitioners.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctors’ services, and the Part B deductible applies.

What it is

E-visits allow you to talk to your doctor using an online patient portal without going to the doctor’s office.

Practitioners who may furnish these services include:

Note
E-visits can be used for the treatment for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from anywhere, including places of residence (like homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities).

Things to know

You must talk to your doctor or other practitioner to start these types of visits.
Medicare also covers virtual check-ins and Medicare telehealth.

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