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Looking for an affordable telehealth subscription that also covers mental health, fitness, and nutrition? Meet MedPass, the all-in-one health and wellness membership designed to help you stay on top of your well-being.
Unlike traditional health insurance, which focuses on treating problems after they occur, MedPass helps prevent them before they start—empowering you to take control of your health without the high costs.
What is MedPass?
MedPass is a subscription-based health and wellness solution that gives members access to instant virtual care, unlimited mental health support, personalized fitness and nutrition, and prescription savings—all in one easy-to-use app.
It’s not a replacement for traditional health insurance, but a powerful addition that provides proactive health management, on-demand access to experts, and flexible wellness solutions tailored to your lifestyle.
Why Choose MedPass?
MedPass isn’t just an app—it’s a community of people prioritizing their health in a way that fits their lifestyle and budget.
✅ Unlimited 24/7 Telehealth Visits
✅ Unlimited Mental Health Support
✅ Personalized Nutrition
✅ AI Wellness Chat
✅ Prescription Discounts
Flexible & Affordable Membership Options
MedPass offers three flexible membership tiers to fit your needs:Additionally with MedPass Premier & Premier+, you get deeply discounted Classpass credits every month on top of the ones you will receive with your plans. Use them for in-person fitness classes, wellness experiences, and more.
Reviews
⭐ "I can’t believe how affordable MedPass is for how much is included! I used to pay over $100 per therapy session—now I get unlimited mental health support for under $100/month!" – Member since 2024
⭐ "I love how simple it is! I booked my first telehealth visit in minutes and got a prescription discount right away." – Member since 2024
⭐ "Just created a personalized meal plan in seconds—loving the app!" – Member since 2024
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How does MedPass compare to traditional health insurance?
MedPass is not a replacement for health insurance but a complementary wellness plan that offers affordable access to telehealth, mental health, fitness, and nutrition—without any additional costs or surprise bills.
2. Can I cancel my MedPass subscription anytime?
Yes! MedPass offers flexible monthly/quarterly plans, and you can cancel anytime—no contracts, no obligations.
3. Do I need a referral to use MedPass’s telehealth services?
No referrals needed! MedPass gives you direct access to virtual doctors, therapists, and wellness experts whenever you need them.
📲 Join MedPass Today and start your journey toward better health, on your terms!
20 years ago, if you got an earache or struggled with migraines, your only option was to drag yourself to the doctor’s office.
Due to the pandemic in 2020, many healthcare providers began offering virtual doctor’s visits to high risk individuals. The new telehealth offering made healthcare more accessible for the elderly and anyone with autoimmune conditions who couldn’t risk contracting COVID-19. A blessing in disguise, we quickly realized the endless benefits of telemedicine that still apply long after the end of mask mandates.
Now, many insurance providers include telehealth options to patients, making it easier than ever to get the care you need.
The perks of using telehealth services
Easier access to care for older adults or those with limited mobility
Going to the doctor can be stressful for most people. For seniors and anyone with mobility challenges, making it to a doctor’s appointment in person can be even more of a headache than it needs to be. Telehealth options allow people to take care of basic health needs from the comfort of their home. No worries about arranging transportation or fighting traffic.
Easier access for those living in rural areas
Going to the doctor is also tougher if you live miles away from the closest health care provider. Instead of having to take time off work just to get a minor illness checked out, you can chat with a care provider and potentially get a diagnosis and prescription without even putting on pants.
Convenient care options for treating minor conditions
Why go all the way to the doctor when some conditions are so common, easy to diagnose and treat from afar?
More support for family caregivers
For those helping to care for adult family members, telehealth is huge. Now, they can meet with their loved ones’ care providers virtually, allowing them to provide better care even when they can’t attend every doctor’s visit in person.
No waiting for an appointment
With traditional doctor visits, it can take weeks before a health care provider has an opening. Even when they do, they’re often running behind. Patients are stuck waiting for an hour or more past their scheduled appointment time just to check on an annoying cough or renew a prescription. Telehealth visits can often be booked the same day. If a physician is running late, you can always catch up on your Netflix watchlist while you wait.
More environmentally friendly
For all of us trying to live greener, telehealth takes the gas usage out of medical appointments. It’s a small difference, but every little step counts!
Quick mental health support when it counts
Anyone who needs help with emotional wellness can benefit from a less stressful healthcare experience. Telehealth lets people talk with a licensed therapist and get screened for mental health conditions without the inconvenience of having to drive to an intimidating office.
How telehealth works
There are several ways to access telehealth services, but most follow a similar format. Appointments are scheduled using an online portal. The portal also allows patients to review test results, ask for prescription refills, or send a confidential message directly to their care provider. At the time of their scheduled appointment, they visit with their doctor or nurse over the phone or via video chat. From there, care providers may diagnose and treat patients, or recommend that they come into the office for a more in-depth assessment.
Covered telehealth services
Telehealth includes many common services including the following:
- Care for recurring conditions like urinary tract infections or headaches
- Skin care help
- Common urgent care issues, like coughs and flus
- Authorization for relevant lab tests and/or delivery of results
- Prescription renewals
- Follow-ups after surgery
- Preventative care consultations to track ongoing conditions
- Mental health care
- Treatment of ADHD and anxiety
Telehealth isn’t a replacement for routine preventative care visits, vaccinations, and any diagnoses that require a hands-on approach. Blood work and imaging has to be done in person too. That said, many of the most common health care services are offered virtually, and many insurance companies are on board.
We recommend that you carefully review the specific benefits and coverage details of your individual health plan to understand the telehealth services available to you. Please be aware that the availability and extent of telehealth services may vary depending on your plan type and the carrier or insurer that provides your coverage.
What to know before your first telehealth visit
Firstly, before you sign up for an insurance plan, check to see what telehealth services are covered. You can also call your existing insurance provider to find out what your options are. Fortunately, most providers cover telehealth visits now.
To prepare for the visit, document vital information like your weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar if you’re diabetic. Keep track of your symptoms so that you can share the most accurate information at the time of your appointment. If there’s a specific injury or condition you’d like them to see, consider taking close-up photos of the area in advance.
If your virtual care provider will be different from your usual one, request medical records from your old provider in advance. That way, you won’t have to waste any time explaining your medical history during your virtual visit. It’s also helpful to come up with a list of questions in advance.
Not sure where to start with telehealth visits?
Call (833) 384-2473 or email at hello@healthbird.com for personalized support to help you get the right coverage and the right care for your needs.
No one adds “get pneumonia” or “ankle sprain” to their calendar. As much as we hope to never need to visit urgent care, most of us do need medical care at some point or another. Preventative care can also catch small health problems before they snowball into big ones. If you don’t have health coverage, you’re stuck paying the entire bill in full. Considering just getting an X-ray can cost up to $400, going without insurance is a major risk. Aside from being protected from crushing medical expenses, having health insurance makes taking care of your physical and mental health much more accessible.
Not sure where to start? Let’s review the health insurance basics
Health insurance can be confusing, but it’s not as complicated as it seems. When you sign up for a health insurance plan, you’ll have several coverage options to pick from depending on your needs and budget. Factors to consider when choosing a plan include:
Health Insurance Tiers: Health plans are typically arranged in tiers. Gold or platinum plans offer the most comprehensive coverage, while bronze offers the least. All plans cover an annual physical and emergency medical treatment, but you’ll have to pay more out of pocket if you have a lower-tier plan.
HMOs vs PPOs: In addition to tiers, health insurance plans are broken into two categories: HMOs or PPOs. HMOs usually cost less per month, but members are required to visit care providers within a certain network. A PPO is more expensive per month, but members can use providers both in and out of network without getting a referral. If you see specialists frequently, the flexibility of a PPO may be worth the higher premium.
Monthly Premiums: Every insurance plan comes with a monthly premium. Higher-tier plans and PPOs typically have higher premiums.
Deductibles: In addition to a monthly premium, health insurance plans require members to pay a certain amount before their coverage kicks in. This is called a deductible. If a plan has a $1,500 deductible, that’s how much you’ll need to pay yourself before your insurance begins to pay. This doesn’t include services that are included in the plan for free, like an annual wellness exam, preventative screenings, and vaccines.
Copayments: After you’ve met your plan’s deductible, you’ll still need to pay copayments when you receive medical services. Copayments can be a flat fee or a percentage of the cost of care. For example, your plan may require a $25 copayment for every doctor’s visit outside of your annual wellness exam, or $50 for every visit to the ER. Some services, like diagnostic tests, might require you to pay a percentage of the cost yourself. If you have a 20% copay, your insurance will pay 80%, and you’ll have to pay the remaining 20% yourself.
Statistically, having a health insurance plan improves your quality of life– And your family’s too!
The most obvious benefit of having health insurance is that you’re protected from unexpected, high medical costs. Considering the average cost of hospital care after a heart attack is over $50,000, and a C-section costs over $20,000, that benefit alone justifies the expense. Members also pay less for covered, in-network care, even if they haven’t yet met their deductible. If you have kids, all the preventative care they need is covered, and so is yours.
In short, health insurance makes healthcare more accessible. When people aren’t stuck worrying about whether they can afford an ambulance ride or not, they’re more likely to get the medical attention they really need. Those with health insurance have lower death rates and better health outcomes in the long run. They also are more likely to take prescribed medication consistently when cost is no longer a barrier.
Because physical and mental health impact every facet of our lives, having health insurance improves well-being throughout the entire community. People who can access health care easily are more likely to prioritize their health and address medical issues, increasing productivity and improving financial wellness. Coverage also makes it easy to get preventative care, lowering the number of visits to the emergency department later on.
What happens if you’re not insured?
If you’re not insured, cross your fingers and hope you never get sick. A trip to the ER can easily cost thousands. It’s possible to set aside money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, but should not be considered a replacement for health insurance coverage. An HSA can be a valuable part of a comprehensive healthcare strategy to help cover your plan's deductible and copays, and it comes with beneficial tax advantages. Nevertheless, without insurance, you’ll be stuck paying full price for every service, which can easily exceed what most of us can reasonably save. In other words, going uninsured is a huge gamble that’s rarely worth the risk.
If you have any pre-existing conditions, don’t worry. The Affordable Care Act stipulates that health insurance companies can’t charge extra or refuse coverage just because someone has an existing health condition.
Okay, I’m sold. When can I sign up?
Every year, there’s an opportunity to sign up for a new insurance plan or change your old one. The enrollment period is called open enrollment, and it runs from November 1st through January 15th. Some states offer extended enrollment through January 30th.
Outside of that window, you can only sign up for insurance if you have a qualifying life event, like losing health coverage through your employer or getting married. Short-term insurance plans are available if you miss the deadline, but they’re expensive and are designed for temporary coverage gaps. It’s much easier to plan ahead and sign up for the right policy during open enrollment.
Find the coverage option that’s right for you
With open enrollment around the corner, this is the ideal time to start planning your next health insurance move. Follow HealthBird on social to get real-time updates, or get free quotes for health plans, dental, vision, and more in minutes.