E-visits
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers e-visits.
Description
E-visits are non-face-to-face communications you can have with your doctor or other health care provider without going to their office. To start an e-visit, you'll use an online patient portal. E-visits are different than virtual check-ins and telehealth.
Coverage details
You can get an e-visit from different health care providers, including:
- Doctors
- Nurse practitioners
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Physician assistants
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech-language pathologists
Medicare also covers e-visits with the following providers if you're getting mental health care services:
- Licensed clinical social workers
- Clinical psychologists
- Marriage and family therapists
- Mental health counselors
Provider requirements
To get an e-visit, you must request one with your provider.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your provider's services.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service