Empire Tele-Medicine
The following information is from Empire Blue Cross. Please visit their website to register for this service, and for more information about how it works:
https://www.empireblue.com/ Or, visit this information page LiveHealth Online Medical and Psychology Flier (pdf)
LiveHealth Online Member Registration Flier (opens in a new tab)
LiveHealth Online Website (App Available)
Virtual Primary Care Information (opens in new tab)
Empire Virtual Primary Care (opens in new tab)
Cost to use:
Empire Tele-Medicine is free to use for members enrolled in Plan 2.
Plan 1 members are subject to the 20% co-insurance.
What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine (also referred to as “telehealth”) is the use of electronic information and communication technologies by a health care provider to deliver health care services to a patient while the healthcare provider is located at a different site such as an office or hospital.
When to Use Telemedicine
Non-Emergency Medical Telemedicine:
- If your primary care doctor is not available
- Instead of going to the ER or an urgent care center (for a non-emergency medical issue)
- Traveling and in need of medical care
- Children are away at school
- Unable to leave work or home
Behavioral Health Telemedicine:
- Unable to get an in person appointment with a provider
- Prefer to have an appointment in the comfort of your home
- Unable to leave work or home
Common Conditions Treated
Non-Emergency Medical Telemedicine:
| § Allergies
§ Asthma § Cold & Flu § Constipation § Diarrhea § Fever § Headache |
§ Insect Bites
§ Joint Aches § Nausea § Pink Eye § Rashes § And more |
Behavioral Health Telemedicine:
| § Addictions
§ Anxiety § Bipolar disorders § Depression § Eating disorders § LGBTQ support § Grief and loss |
§ Men’s issues
§ Panic disorders § Stress § Trauma and PTSD § Women’s issues § And more |