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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Info
What is Included Health? + -
Included Health partners with leading organizations, health plans, and employers to provide high-quality care for their employees and members ? no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical.
We offer our members care guidance, help with billings and claims, virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, culturally competent care, and specialty care. Included Health is not an insurance company.
I'm an employer, how can I offer this service to my employees? + -
Included Health offers solutions for Employers , Health Plans , and Labor & Trust .  We help organizations provide better care to their members by offering easier access and fully integrated healthcare services and solutions. We?d love to help yours.
Get started by telling us a little about your goals . You can also learn more by visiting our Resource Center for valuable insights, case studies and infographics to help organizations improve health outcomes for their employees.
Who can use Included Health? + -
Included Health?s services are available to members and qualifying dependents who are enrolled in their employer-sponsored medical plan.
Your employer provides this service so that you have access to the best medical care possible. Activate your account to get started!
I have other questions, where should I go? + -
If you are a current member or having difficulties with your registration, please call 855-431-5533 or email support@includedhealth.com .
If you are an employer, consultant or health plan, please visit our Resource Center or Request a Demo for more information on how Included Health can help your organization. For other questions, contact us to learn more.
How does Included Health select its experts? + -
Included Health contracts with experts based on many indicators of quality including their education and training, patient outcomes, and institutional affiliation. As a result, we?re able to match you with highly experienced doctors and specialists who are best suited to your personal preferences and medical needs. The experts we select work at the nation?s leading medical institutions including but not limited to University of California San Francisco, Massachusetts General Hospital, New York Presbyterian, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins.
Is this service compliant with government privacy and information security regulations like HIPAA? + -
Yes, we meet or exceed all federal requirements for protecting personal health information (PHI) of patients under the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Do you offer language interpretation? + -
Doctor On Demand by Included Health provides ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation and language translation for medical visits by appointment.
These visits are completed via Google Meet where the patient is able to connect with a licensed Doctor On Demand clinician and an interpreter.
Scheduling an Appointment:
For any questions, please reach out to our Member Support team at any time. We would be happy to assist you!
How much will it cost me to see a recommended doctor? + -
Typically, you?ll only pay your regular copay and office visit fees for seeing an in-network doctor. For further details, call your Personal Healthcare Team.
Is my whole family covered with Included Health? + -
In some cases, Included Health is available at no-cost to additional extended family members. To better understand your coverage, contact your employer or Included Health.
What is Doctor On Demand? + -
Doctor On Demand by Included Health is the trusted provider of 24/7 virtual healthcare for the mind and body, including urgent care, mental health, preventative, primary and chronic care, with access to board-certified physicians and licensed psychologists through a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Our approach to care is all about breaking down the walls of an office and supporting your health wherever you are. Doctor On Demand by Included Health?s US-based, board-certified doctors, nurse practitioners, therapists, and psychiatrists are available on your schedule.
Founded in 2013, our mission is to improve the world?s health through compassionate care and innovation. We believe that everyone should have instant and affordable access to a board-certified doctor, whenever and wherever needed.
Millions are covered through their employer or insurance plan, make sure to include this information when you register your account on Doctor On Demand.
Open Enrollment
We may grow our family this year. What should I know about family planning during open enrollment? + -
If you?re thinking about starting or adding to your family, you?ll want to compare maternity coverage across all plans to maximize your benefits and help lower costs. Check to make sure your preferred doctors and medical facilities are in-network. (Plan details can vary widely when it comes to using an independent birth center or a midwife, for example, or if you need infertility treatments.) Be sure to check if your employer offers special maternity benefits outside of your medical coverage.
Can I cancel my plan at any time? + -
You can?t usually cancel your plan until the next open enrollment period unless you?ve had a qualifying life event.
What?s a qualifying life event (QLE)? + -
The birth of a child, marriage, or loss of medical coverage are a few examples of a qualifying life event that may happen at any time outside the annual open enrollment period. Each employer has their own deadlines for when qualifying events need to be submitted to add new dependents, make changes or enroll. Please be sure to adhere to the specific deadlines set by your employer. Please keep in mind you should report your change to your insurance provider and through your enrollment portal as soon as possible to guarantee coverage.
Other eligible QLEs include:
Adoption
Death of a spouse or dependent
Job loss
Job change
Retirement
Reduction in work hours
Relocation
IMPORTANT: If you don?t experience a QLE, you?ll need to keep your insurance as is until the following open enrollment period.
What?s the difference between a health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)? + -
Health Savings Account (HSA)
An HSA is a type of savings account that lets you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. Allowed expenses include deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses. You?re only eligible for an HSA if you enroll in a High-Deductible Health Plan, or HDHP.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
An FSA is an arrangement through your employer that lets you pay for many out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Allowed expenses include insurance copayments and deductibles, qualified prescription drugs, insulin, and medical devices. You can decide how much you want to contribute to an FSA from your paycheck, up to a limit set by your employer.  
If there?s money left over at the end of the year, check the details of your employer?s plan to understand your options. 
How do copays and deductibles affect how much I have to pay out of pocket? + -
A copay only contributes towards your out of pocket maximum and does NOT go towards your deductible. However, the deductible amount will contribute towards your out of pocket maximum.
What does ?out of pocket maximum? mean? + -
Out of pocket maximum is the amount of money that you?ll pay before the insurance plan will pay 100% of the costs for covered, in-network services. It?s also the maximum amount you can spend during the plan year. You?ll never exceed the out of pocket maximum applied to your plan.
What does ?out of pocket? mean? + -
Out of pocket refers to the amount of money you?re expected to pay for a given service or medication. Out of pocket costs are separate from premiums and you should expect to pay until you reach your out of pocket maximum (see below).
What?s a copay? + -
A copay is a flat rate that you?ll pay for office visits or medications. This is normally charged in the office on the date of service or when you pick up your prescription.
What?s a deductible, and what?s the difference between an individual and family deductible? + -
A deductible is the amount of money that you?ll pay out of pocket before the insurance plan will start covering your medical expenses. The deductible can be for either an individual or a family. When you have a family deductible, everyone in the family will contribute to your deductible.
Is an insurance plan with a smaller premium the best choice for me if I?m looking to save money? + -
When shopping for a plan, keep in mind that the plan with the lowest monthly premium may not be the best match for you. If you know you?re going to need a lot of medical attention, a plan with a slightly higher premium but a lower deductible  may save you more money than one with a lower premium and higher deductible.
In general, plans with lower monthly  premiums  have higher deductibles. Plans with higher monthly premiums usually have lower deductibles.
What is a premium? + -
A premium  is the amount that?s taken out of your paycheck to pay for your health insurance coverage. In addition to your premium, you usually have to pay other costs for your healthcare, including a deductible, copayments, and coinsurance.
What?s the difference between an HMO, POS, PPO and HDHP? + -
HMO: A budget-friendly plan
A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan is one of the most affordable types of health insurance. It has low premiums and deductibles, and fixed copays for doctor visits. 
HMOs require you to choose doctors within their network. When you sign up for an HMO, you?ll need to pick a primary care physician (PCP) for your regular checkups. Your PCP has to give you a referral before you can see a specialist, such as a local dermatologist or OB-GYN. Choosing a provider who is not in your HMO?s network, or visiting a specialist without a referral from your PCP is not likely to be covered by an HMO plan and may mean significant out of pocket costs.
POS: An affordable plan with out-of-network coverage
Just like an HMO, a Point of Service (POS) plan requires that you get a referral from your PCP before you can see a specialist. But with slightly higher premiums than an HMO, this type of plan covers out-of-network doctors. Costs are higher when you use services that are out of network. So keep in mind that, even though you?ll have the option to see a doctor who?s out of network, you?ll want to stay in-network whenever possible. If you want to have both in-network and out-of-network coverage, you may want to consider a POS plan.
PPO: The plan with the most flexibility
A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan has higher premiums than an HMO or POS does. But this plan lets you see specialists and out-of-network doctors without needing a referral from a PCP. Copays and coinsurance for in-network doctors are low. If you know you?ll need more specialized healthcare in the coming year and you can afford higher premiums, you may want to consider a PPO plan.
HDHP: The plan with lower monthly fees and a higher deductible
A High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) has a higher deductible than that of a traditional insurance plan. The monthly premium is usually lower, but you pay more healthcare costs yourself. This is because all services are out-of-pocket expenses that go towards paying off your deductible. Once that?s been paid off, your insurance company will start paying for your health expenses. Designed for people with few medical expenses, an HDHP can be combined with a health savings account (HSA), which lets you set aside tax-free money to pay for certain medical expenses.
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