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E-visits

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

Your costs in Original Medicare

After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the  Medicare-approved amount  for your doctor's or other provider's services.

What it is

E-visits allow you to talk to your doctor or other health care provider using an online patient portal to answer quick questions or decide if you need to schedule a visit.

You can get an E-visit with:

  • Doctors
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Clinical nurse specialists
  • Physician assistants
  • Licensed clinical social workers (in specific circumstances)
  • Clinical psychologists (in specific circumstances)

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

  • To get an e-visit, you must request one with your doctor or other provider.
  • Medicare also covers virtual check-ins and Medicare telehealth.

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