Pharmacy discounts
Can I Use Pharmacy Insurance or GoodRx?
Patients may use pharmacy insurance, GoodRx, or other discount cards for medication if the pharmacy accepts them.
Short answer: Usually, yes. Bidwell Health does not bill medical insurance for the visit, but medication is paid at the pharmacy, where patients may use pharmacy insurance, GoodRx, or another discount card if accepted.
Bidwell Health quick facts
- Visit fee: $45 online visit.
- Insurance: no insurance billing; medication cost is paid separately at the pharmacy.
- Visit format: online intake reviewed by a licensed clinician; no scheduled video visit required for supported services.
- Eligibility: adults 18-64 physically located in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia, or Washington.
- Safety: not for emergencies; prescriptions are never guaranteed and are sent only when clinically appropriate.
- Bidwell Health does not bill insurance for the visit.
- Medication cost is handled by the pharmacy.
- Pharmacy insurance or discount cards may be used when accepted by the pharmacy.
- Medication prices vary by pharmacy, drug, quantity, and discount program.
Visit billing vs pharmacy billing
The online visit is cash-pay through Bidwell Health. The medication is a separate pharmacy transaction, so the pharmacy controls whether insurance, coupons, or discount cards can be used.
How to compare pharmacy prices
Patients can ask the pharmacy for cash price, insurance price, and discount-card price. The lowest option may vary by medication and pharmacy.
What Bidwell controls
Bidwell Health controls the clinical review and prescription decision. The pharmacy controls medication price, stock, processing time, and accepted payment options.