Just imagine if you can see your doctor with a press of a button in your mobile or laptop or computer; how good it will be! In this dynamic technological era, this imagination is not only possible; but has taken a shape in the real world too. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has just introduced a whole 24/7 online doctor visit with BlueCare.
Blue Cross Blue Shield introduces BlueCare!
BlueCare is a service that lets its customer have access to 24/7 online doctor visits. Paul Murphree, M.D. Blue Cross Blue Shields said,
“Our mission is to improve the health and also the lives of Louisianians, and that includes making it as easy as possible for them to get care when they need it. With BlueCare, our customers have 24/7 access to doctor visits. This is an easier and cheaper way to get care for routine needs than going to an ER or urgent care.”
A benefit for all sort of people!
This facility will prove to be beneficial for all sort of people who require online doctor visit with a mobile, tablet, laptop or computer or any such device which has camera and internet connectivity as well. The facility will charge its customer around $39 per visit. Further, as per the plan and benefits availed by the customer, BlueCare may even mail them a refund once their claim for the doctor visit has been processed. However, no customer will end up paying more than $39 per visit from the new facility.
How one can avail the service?
For availing the services of online doctor visits, the customer has to create his/her account. A customer can sign up on BlueCare by visiting www.BlueCareLA.com or else can download BlueCare app from Google Play or Apple Store for Android and iOS devices respectively.
Once sign up process is done, the customer has to fill in basic details along with the symptoms as why they need to see a doctor. These online visits will prove to be effective for treating non-emergency and minor illnesses like colds, bladder infections, sinus trouble, allergies, mild stomach bugs or rashes.
Murphree said,
‘In our digital world, more of our customers have been asking us to offer online visits’. He added, ‘We realize that today, our customers bank, shop and handle most other business online. BlueCare is a safe, easy way for them to handle their healthcare needs online as well’.
Date: May 25, 2017