Enrollee to a Network Facility/program upon consultation between a Network Provider and the attending physician. If the Enrollee refuses transfer to a Network Facility/program, all further costs incurred during the hospitalization are the responsibility of the Enrollee. Exclusions: Wilderness therapy or aversion therapy; facilities and treatment programs which are not certified by the Department of Social Health Services Telehealth Services Telemedicine After Deductible, Enrollee pays $10 Copayment Services provided by the use of real time interactive audio and video communications between the patient at the originating site and a Network provider at another location. Audio-only communication requires an Established Relationship. Store and forward technology means sending an Enrollee’s medical information from an originating site to the Provider at a distant site for later review. The Provider follows up with a medical diagnosis for the Enrollee and helps manage their care. Services must meet the following requirements: • Be a Covered Service under this EOC. • The originating site is qualified to provide the service. • If the service is provided through store and forward technology, there must be an associated office visit between the Enrollee and the referring provider • Is medically necessary Telephone Services and Online (E-Visits) After Deductible, Enrollee pays nothing Scheduled telephone visits with a Network Provider are covered. Online (E-Visits): A Member logs into the secure Member site at www.kp.org/wa and completes a questionnaire. A KFHPWA medical provider reviews the questionnaire and provides a treatment plan for select conditions, including prescriptions. Online visits are not available to Enrollees during in-person visits at a KFHPWA facility or pharmacy. More information is available at https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/html/public/services/e-visit. Exclusions: Fax and e-mail; telehealth services with non-contracted providers; telehealth services in states where prohibited by law; all other services not listed above PEBB HMOHSA 2024 43
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