Connect to Health Care Services — Virtually

Western Health Advantage covers services through telehealth at the same cost sharing that would apply to those services provided in person. This means that when a WHA network provider offers telehealth services, such as virtual visits, WHA members will have the same cost-sharing that they would have for an office visit. 

Please refer to your copayment summary for cost-sharing amounts. Contact your doctor's office first to learn about virtual care visits available to you. 

Teladoc® 24/7  Urgent Care

New for 2021, WHA members now have the option of getting care 24/7 virtually in nonemergency situations through Teladoc, the global leader in telemedicine. From anywhere at any time, you can reach a doctor 24/7 by secure video chat or phone—often within 10 to 15 minutes—to get a diagnosis and treatment. Teladoc lets you connect with an urgent care healthcare professional for minor injuries and illnesses such as cold or flu, minor cuts or burns, muscle strains or sprains, upset stomach or skin rashes, without having to go to an urgent care facility.

Visit our member website at mywha.org/Teladoc or click below for details.

Teladoc Urgent Care

Standard Virtual Visits Online

To address the needs of WHA members in 2020, the WHA provider network is offering many new and innovative alternatives to the traditional in-person office visit. Please contact your PCP office to learn more about new ways to receive care and advice from your physician. Additional details and links about medical group options are below, but contacting your PCP office first is recommended for the latest information.

NorthBay Healthcare

Instant Visit

• Get care without leaving the comfort of home — or your office. Get treatment for straight forward conditions from our providers within 2 hours.
• Typical response time is 30 minutes between 9:30am - 5:30pm; for Instant Visits started after 5:30pm we will respond by the following morning.

*Sometimes conditions are more complex than the symptoms suggest, and your instant visit provider may ask to see you at NorthBay Urgent Care.

Learn more about instant visits with NorthBay Healthcare.

Mercy Medical Group & Woodland Clinic

Dignity Health's My Portal app

• See your doctor from the comfort and safety of your own home.
• Available for use on your computer, tablet or mobile.
• Request a virtual visit through the My Portal app.

Learn more about video visits through Woodland Clinic.

Learn more about video visits with Mercy Medical Group.

Magellan Healthcare

Telehealth Counseling Services

Meet with a counselor by video conference. Benefits include:

• Faster access to mental health services
• Flexible appointment times
• Completely confidential
• Savings on time and money by not commuting to a counselor’s office

Use Magellan's provider search tool to find a provider who offers telehealth services.

Providence (formerly St. Joseph Health)

Providence Health Connect

• It’s convenient, face-to face care, wherever you are. See a health care provider from your tablet, smartphone or computer.
• Sit down with one of Providence's board-certified providers through secure video chat on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Talk with them about your symptoms, and they can diagnose and treat minor medical concerns you’re dealing with. They can also prescribe medication or lab work as needed.

Learn more about Providence Express Care Virtual.

Hill Physicians

Alternative Tele-Medicine Visits

• Contact your Hill Physicians PCP for tele-medicine and video visit options.

Learn more about tele-medicine and video visits at Hill Physicians.

Meritage Medical Network

Alternative Tele-Medicine Visits

• Contact your Meritage Medical Network PCP for tele-medicine options.

Learn more about Meritage Medical Network tele-medicine.