Starting July 1, eligible UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in fully insured medical plans, including policies with high deductibles, will begin to pay nothing out-of-pocket for round-the-clock virtual visits, effectively waiving any deductibles or copays, UHC said.
This applies to employer-sponsored plans upon renewal and for newly effective policies. There’s also an option for employers with self-funded plans to adopt a similar policy for their employees, according to Healthcare Finance.
The coverage enhancement is part of UnitedHealthcare’s broader effort to help people to use technology to access quality care at a lower cost, bolstered by an annual enterprise-wide investment of over $5 billion in data, technology, research and innovation. Read more.
