Teladoc
Your 24/7/365 On-Demand Telehealth Services Provider
Teladoc® is a CareSource $0 cost telehealth provider. Can’t get in to see your primary care provider (PCP) or behavioral health provider quickly enough? Thinking of going to the Emergency Room (ER) or Urgent Care Center for a non-emergency health issue? Think about using Teladoc! You can speak to a board-certified provider 24/7.
For those times when you can’t get a same day appointment with your provider, or your provider’s office is closed, Teladoc may be an option. Skip the trip and the wait. Save money, time and worry when you use Teladoc. You and your family can talk to a Teladoc provider by phone or video from wherever you are. Use Teladoc for general medical and behavioral health services, like:
General Medical | Behavioral Health* |
|---|---|
Talk to a provider 24/7. Use for non-emergency health care needs like: | Talk to a therapist or prescriber seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
• Cold and flu • Sore throat • Sinuses • Allergies • Pink eye • Ear infections • Urinary tract infections • Rash • Skin conditions • And more | • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Substance use • Trauma • Relationship issues • And more *Age restrictions apply. |
When Should I Use Teladoc?
Teladoc should not be used as your PCP. This helpful and low-cost service can be used when your PCP is out or your issue is urgent, but not an emergency. Not sure if you need a provider or should go to the ER? Call CareSource24® Nurse Advice Line first. CareSource24 can help you decide that best course of action for your symptoms and can even transfer you to Teladoc. No need to make another call. Use the CareSource24 phone number found on the back of your CareSource member ID card.
How do I use Teladoc?
There are easy ways to connect:
- Visit www.Teladoc.com/CareSource.
- Call 1-800-TELADOC (835-2362).
- Access from the CareSource mobile app.
- Referral and direct connection from CareSource24®.
- Download the Teladoc app.
What Can I Expect from a Teladoc Consultation?
- Most general medical visits last about 15 minutes or less. Most behavioral health visits last 45 minutes, just like an in-person therapy visit. You can get medical advice, diagnosis and even prescriptions, when needed.
- If a prescription is needed for your issue, you can pick up the medication at your local pharmacy or any network pharmacy that you choose.
- If you need more care, the provider will ask you to follow up with your primary care provider (PCP).
Have your CareSource member ID number ready when you call. You will need to answer a few questions about the reason for your call. A doctor will contact you, usually within 10 minutes.
Note: Teladoc should not be used for trauma, chest pain, shortness of breath, or the prescribing of DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) controlled substances.
Please visit Teladoc or download the app on the App Store® for Apple® and Google Play® for Android®. You can also call Member Services or access through the CareSource Mobile app.