PRIMARY & VIRTUAL CARE

Care access that fits real life.

Primary & Virtual Care connects people with available urgent, primary, and mental-health resources—with navigation to help them get started.

PRIMARY & VIRTUAL CARE
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Primary care

Available ongoing care relationships.

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Virtual urgent care

Non-emergency access where supported.

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Mental health

Connect with available licensed professionals.

Connected by Shield

More than a video visit.

Specific services, eligibility, provider access, hours, fees, and clinical appropriateness vary by program.

Virtual urgent care

Access available clinicians for appropriate non-emergency needs.

Primary care access

Connect with available ongoing primary-care resources.

Preventive-health support

Understand resources for preventive health and routine care.

Mental-health access

Find available mental-health services and plan resources.

Care coordination

Help understanding the next step and where to go.

Chronic-condition resources

Available education and clinical resources depend on the selected program.

Weight-management resources

Where available, clinical evaluation determines suitability. Medications and outcomes are not guaranteed.

Product Guide

Connect with care beyond the waiting room

Virtual care can improve access and convenience when implemented with clear clinical expectations. Services are delivered by licensed providers where available and appropriate. Virtual care is not appropriate for emergencies and availability can vary by jurisdiction and plan design.

Example situation

A distributed workforce has long in-person wait times for routine concerns. Virtual care strategy can expand access while clarifying emergency and escalation boundaries.

When this matters

  • You need faster access for non-emergency concerns and follow-up conversations.
  • Employees are geographically dispersed and have variable local provider access.
  • Your team wants consistent communication on when virtual care is appropriate.

What to review before you decide

  • Confirm licensure, jurisdiction availability, and plan integration requirements.
  • Define service scope (urgent, primary, behavioral, follow-up) and exclusions.
  • Set explicit emergency routing language in all member communications.
  • Review appointment flow, documentation access, and support escalation.
  • Ensure privacy and secure-channel guidance is visible to members.
Step 1

Validate: map workforce needs and virtual care readiness constraints.

Step 2

Configure: align covered services, communication scripts, and support routing.

Step 3

Adopt: launch with practical FAQs and periodic utilization review.

Frequently asked questions

Is virtual care available for every condition?

No. Clinical appropriateness and service availability vary by provider judgment, plan, and jurisdiction.

Can virtual care handle emergencies?

No. Emergency situations require emergency services.

Are providers licensed?

Licensed provider participation is required where services are offered, subject to jurisdictional rules.

How should members share information?

Use designated secure channels and avoid posting personal medical details in public forms.

Let’s find your next step.
Explore Virtual Care Setup

If you need support, use secure support channels. For privacy, do not submit sensitive personal medical details through public forms.

One team. One healthcare experience.

Coverage, care, pharmacy, and personal navigation—connected by Shield.

Insurance products, plan designs, eligibility, services, pricing, coverage, and availability may vary by state, carrier, employer, underwriting requirements, and applicable law. Shield Health 360 does not guarantee eligibility, coverage, insurance approval, medical outcomes, savings, tax outcomes, or treatment results. Medical services, prescriptions, medications, and treatment programs are subject to provider evaluation, medical necessity, eligibility, and applicable laws and regulations.

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