MultiCare offering free e-visit care to help assess any potential coronavirus cases
MultiCare Health Systems announced this week that it was waiving the regular $25 fee for its e-visit care service amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to help limit potential exposures in clinics.
In a statement posted on its website, the health care operator stated:
“As a public health service and to help avoid further community spread of COVID-19, MultiCare is offering free e-Visits to anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose), with or without travel to China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea, or anyone exposed to someone who has traveled to these areas.”
To get the fee waived, use the promo code COVID19.
How it works: You complete a questionnaire and a certified provider will get back to you in less than 30 minutes with a care plan and prescription, if needed.
If you prefer a video visit, the $25 code can be applied to the $49 fee.
The health system also recommends, “If you are experiencing severe breathing problems or other serious health issues that may or may not be related to COVID-19, please go to the emergency department closest to you.”
More information: https://www.multicare.org/virtualcare/.
Among the state’s health recommendations, it’s advised to stay home if you are experiencing milder symptoms such as cough, low-grade fever or other respiratory problems and to contact your health provider.
Also recommended: Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including frequent handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, and avoiding touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
This story was originally published March 4, 2020 at 2:02 PM.
