Amazon has unbranded Amazon Clinic and now offers these telemedicine services as part of Amazon One Medical, specifically under a pay-per-visit option. The company said the service is now cheaper with messaging visits costing $29 and video visits costing $49.
The company said pay-per-visit is available through Amazon.com and the Amazon mobile app and patients can buy a one-time appointment for 30 or more common health conditions such as acne, COVID-19 and ED. She’s positioning this offer for customers who don’t live near an Amazon One Medical office and those who already have another primary care provider and just want quick access to a doctor.
Unfortunately, if you have health insurance, it won’t cover your pay-per-visit appointments, but it will accept payments from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). In video calls, customers will receive information in real time and for those who use messages, the clinician will review the information and ask any follow-up questions before sending a personalized treatment plan.
If you want more comprehensive coverage, then Amazon One Medical also offers membership which is a primary care option with staff available when you need them. With this option, you have access to “well visits” and preventive screenings to make sure you’re in tip-top shape, as well as treatment for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and more. .
Explaining more about what you do and don’t get with membership, Amazon says:
“One Medical Membership’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care includes video calls and easy in-app care services for immediate needs and common concerns like colds and flu, skin problems, allergies and more—all at no additional cost. Members can also use the One Medical app to send Message their care team, access their health records, manage prescriptions and easily book remote or next-day same-day in-office appointments at 150+ locations across the US. As well as laboratory services are reduced, are not covered by the membership fee and are charged by insurance or paid out of pocket.”
Amazon One Medical membership is available to customers for $199 per year. If you’re a Prime member, you can secure it for just $99 a year. Prime members can also add family members for a discounted rate of just $66 per year.
source: Amazon