House Calls Make a Comeback—Online - AARP Bulletin

House Calls Make a Comeback—Online

A service launching in January will make doctors available anytime with a few strokes of the computer keyboard. The technology, from , a Boston-based company, offers physician consultations via the Internet. You go online—or phone into a system—and specify the type of doctor you want. You’ll then select one from a list of available physicians in a specialty who are members of your health plan and begin the consultation. Members have a copayment; nonmembers pay $35 to $45 for 10 minutes. American Well provides the service through health insurers, but it can be made available to the general public at the insurer’s discretion. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii now offers the service, and more insurers are expected to provide it this year. Michelle Diament is a freelance writer based in Memphis, Tenn. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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