Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers E-visits with your doctors and certain other providers.
Your costs in Original Medicare
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctors’ services.
What it is
E-visits allow you to talk to your doctor using an online patient portal without going to the doctor’s office.
Providers who can give you these services include:
- Doctors
- Nurse practitioners
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Physician assistants
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech language pathologists
- Licensed clinical social workers (in specific circumstances)
- Clinical psychologists (in specific circumstances)
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| 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 provider to start these types of visits.
- Medicare also covers virtual check-ins and Medicare telehealth.