The number-one question we hear isn't medical — it's financial. "What will this cost me?" Fair question, and with virtual care the answer is refreshingly simple compared with a hospital bill. Here's how pricing actually works.
A visit costs less than urgent care
A standard Carevane video visit runs well below the average urgent-care copay, and a fraction of an ER bill for the same complaint. The price you see at booking is the price you pay — it covers the visit, the treatment plan, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy and a week of follow-up messaging.
Insurance usually says yes
Most major insurers now cover telehealth at parity with in-person visits, meaning your copay is the same either way. We verify your coverage before the visit and show your exact out-of-pocket cost up front. No coverage? Our self-pay rates are published, fixed and HSA/FSA eligible.
- Check your copay in the app before booking — it takes 30 seconds
- Monthly plans pay for themselves after two visits
- Follow-up check-ins cost less than full visits
Watch for the hidden costs elsewhere
The visit fee is only part of the story. Factor in driving, parking, time off work and childcare — the "cheap" in-person appointment often costs double by the time you're home. Virtual care's real savings show up in your calendar, not just your receipt.
