AECOM’s medical plan carriers include a telemedicine service (sometimes called telehealth or virtual health). Telemedicine lets you consult with a doctor day or night by phone, text, email or video chat. You can talk to a physician about any non-emergency health issue, including colds, flu, allergies and more. When needed, you can also receive an e-prescription, even in the middle of the night (subject to state laws). In most cases, appointments will be arranged in an hour or less, and your cost is often less than the average cost of a doctor’s office visit.
Be sure to register for your carrier’s telemedicine service, so it’s available if you’re in a bind — in the middle of the night, as you’re rushing off to work or when you or a family member gets sick on vacation — whenever you need quick medical advice.