Important Programs to Help Save Money
UnitedHealthcare ( UHC ) Virtual Visits
A virtual visit lets you see and talk to a doctor from your mobile device or computer without an appointment . Most visits take about 10-15 minutes and doctors can write a prescription ( prescription services may not be available in all states ), if needed , that you can pick up at your local pharmacy . And , it ’ s part of your health benefits . Average cost per virtual visit is between $ 45 – $ 55 per visit ( pricing is subject to change during the 2020 plan year .) Doctors can diagnose and treat a wide range of non-emergency medical conditions , including :
• Bladder infection / Urinary tract infection • Bronchitis
• Cold / flu • Diarrhea • Fever • Migraine / headaches • Pink eye
• Rash • Sinus problems • Sore throat • Stomach ache
UHC Behavioral Health Virtual Visits
Similar to an acute / sick virtual visit , members can see or talk to a behavioral health doctor regarding depression , anxiety , ADD / ADHD , addiction and / or mental health disorders without having to leave the house ( or office ). A virtual visit for behavioral health costs between $ 45-55 per visit ( pricing is subject to change during the 2020 plan year .)
UHC Telemental Health Virtual Visits
An alternative to traditional on-site , face-to-face counseling , telemental health offers private appointments from the comfort of your home . A telemental health virtual visit costs between $ 160- $ 190 per visit ( pricing is subject to change during the 2020 plan year .)
For more information on Virtual Visits , please visit the Human Resources Portal , Category : Medical or visit www . myuhc . com .
The Affordable Healthcare Act
Preventive Services at 100 % The Affordable Care Act provides for “ preventive care services ” without cost sharing ( such as co-insurance , deductibles or co-payments ), when the member uses a network provider . Services may include screenings , immunizations and other types of care , as recommended by the federal government .
My Healthcare Cost Estimator
Did you know that you may pay a different amount for a procedure depending on which provider you select and / or where you have the procedure done ?
Depending upon the procedure or treatment , you could see a wide range of estimates for the same thing . Use myuhc . com or the
UnitedHealthcare Health4Me app using the myHealthcare Cost Estimator to quickly and easily estimate your health care costs . This tool will show you that not all doctors are the same .
Using your benefit information , the myHealthcare Cost Estimator shows you the estimated cost for a treatment or procedure , and how the cost is impacted by your deductible , co- insurance and out-of-pocket maximums . This means that you will get an estimate of what you will be responsible for paying out of your pocket , allowing you to be more prepared to decide which choice is best for you , plan your care and budget for medical expenses . For more information and step-by-step instructions , please visit the HR Portal , Documents and Forms , Category : Medical .
Check . Choose . Go .
Know your care options before you go ! Whether it be a virtual visit , the Health & Wellness Clinic , Convenience Care Clinic , an Urgent Care Center or the Emergency Room – compare your choices at www . uhc . com / checkchoosego .
Tobacco Surcharge
Upon hire , and annually thereafter , employees enrolled in a City of Arlington medical plan must self-report as a tobacco user if they have used tobacco an average of four or more times per week within the past six months . This includes all tobacco products but excludes religious and ceremonial uses of tobacco . Tobacco products are defined as any product made with or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption . This includes , but is not limited to cigars , cigarettes , chewing or pipe tobacco , snuff , other smokeless tobacco products , e-cigarettes , vaporizers and other tobacco products including all Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ( ENDS ).
Tobacco users will pay a $ 25 per paycheck tobacco surcharge . If an employee does not ( i ) complete the Tobacco Use Affidavit form ( new hires ) or ( ii ) complete the self-reporting information during online annual enrollment , they will be defaulted into the tobacco user status , subject to the Tobacco User Surcharge rate . This is a self-reported status , so employees should take action to indicate their tobacco user status .
Tobacco users may complete a tobacco cessation program to cease or avoid the tobacco surcharge ( to be completed annually ). Upon completion of the program , a new Tobacco Use Affidavit must be completed and provided to Human Resources along with the tobacco cessation program completion documentation to stop the $ 25 surcharge for the balance of the plan year . Employees enrolled in one of the City ’ s medical plans have access to zero copay tobacco cessation medications . A list of these medications can be located on the Human Resources Portal , Documents and Forms , Category : Pharmacy .
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