stay healthy away from home
When your child heads off to college, there’s so much to think about but ensuring they know how to handle health issues on their own is important for a parent’s peace of mind. Fortunately, WHA allows dependents away from home to continue their coverage. Routine care is covered when provided by a network practitioner, which may require choosing a new PCP to school (if in WHA’s service area) or traveling back to WHA’s service area during holiday breaks for some services. When a trip home isn’t an option, virtual visits are available with most PCPs and specialty providers.
WHA covers virtual care visits
Today, many doctors in WHA’s network offer extended hours to support their patients virtually, whether by phone, tablet or laptop. Telehealth services may vary based on your medical group and/or doctor. Contact your doctor’s office first to learn about available virtual care options. When a WHA clinical provider offers telehealth services, you will have the same cost-sharing that you would have for an office visit. Refer to your plan’s copayment summary—at mywha.org or using the MyWHA Mobile App—for cost-sharing amounts for in-person services and virtual visits.