Benefit Descriptions

Telehealth

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Doctors and Benefits provides members (and their families) access to a national network of physicians, 24/7/365, who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication, when necessary, for many medical issues. All physicians are U.S. board-certified and licensed to practice medicine in your state. Most Notable Features and Benefits: (statistics compiled August 2014)
 

• Case studies show 45%-64% reduction in overall physician office visits and 15%-35% reduction in urgent care and ER visits for non-emergency health issues

• Successful diagnosis and treatment for 90% of calls and 95% member satisfaction level

• 16-minute average response time

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When to use Telehealth

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• You need care now and can't get to a doctor

• Weekends and holidays when your doctor is not available

• You have a non-emergency condition

• You are on vacation, away from home or on business trip

• You need short-term prescription refill

• You want a second opinion

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Examples of conditions treat by phone or online

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• Colds and Flu

• Allergies

• Bronchitis and Respiratory Infections

• Sinus Problems

• Headaches, Migraines, and Stomach Ache

• Pink Eye

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Pediatric Care

• Insect Bites and Poison Ivy

• Prescription Refills

• & More!

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Doctors and Benefits offers unique services not found in other programs

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• There are NO MEDICAL CONSULTATION FEES

• This benefit includes members and their immediate family

• It may be used as often as needed

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DISCLOSURES

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This is NOT insurance nor is it intended to replace insurance. This discount card program contains a 30 day cancellation period. The plan is not insurance coverage and does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act or Massachusetts M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This plan provides discounts at certain healthcare providers for medical services. This plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all healthcare services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. For a full list of disclosures, please click here. | Terms and Conditions | Discount Medical Plan Organization: New Benefits, Ltd., Attn: Compliance Department, PO Box 671309, Dallas, TX 75367-1309.

Telehealth operates subject to state regulation and may not be available in certain states.