Over the past few years, digital health access has grown rapidly across the United States — and Medicare has expanded with it. Millions of beneficiaries can now meet with licensed doctors online, often with no extra cost. In this article, you’ll understand how telehealth coverage works, who qualifies, and how to verify your eligibility step by step.
🎥 Virtual Visits
Doctor appointments by video
🩹 Medicare Plans
Expanded health coverage
📲 Online Check
Takes only minutes
💬 Specialists Available
Across multiple areas
💡 Telehealth under Medicare: what changed
Since 2020, Medicare has expanded its telehealth services to help millions of Americans receive care from home. That means routine checkups, chronic-condition management, and preventive care can now be done virtually with trusted providers — without the need for travel or extra fees.
🏥 Why this expansion matters
The main goal is to increase access, reduce costs, and strengthen prevention. By allowing patients to connect remotely with doctors, Medicare helps improve long-term outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital visits — saving time and money for both beneficiaries and the health system.
👩⚕️ Who can benefit
Anyone enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) may have access to virtual visits, depending on the plan’s benefits. Most Advantage plans now include:
- Primary care and specialist telehealth visits;
- Remote mental-health consultations;
- Nutrition and preventive-care programs;
- 24/7 nurse or provider hotlines.
🧭 How scheduling works
Appointments can be booked directly through your health-plan portal, mobile app, or by phone. Simply confirm that your plan includes telehealth coverage, choose an available provider, and attend your video visit from any device.
🌎 Where the service is available
Telehealth coverage is now active in nearly all U.S. states, especially within Medicare Advantage plans offering wellness benefits. Some also include online nutrition or mental-health support.
On the next page, you’ll see how to check if your Medicare plan covers free virtual visits — with a simple step-by-step guide.