How to use your insurance coverage for Oshi’s GI specialists

Taking care of your digestive health can be overwhelming—especially when you factor in the stress of navigating costs and insurance coverage. And did you know that stress can actually worsen digestive symptoms? (Thank you, gut-brain connection!)

That’s where Oshi Health comes in.

We offer award-winning, multidisciplinary gastrointestinal (GI) care that’s in-network with many major insurance plans, making expert care more accessible and affordable to you. When you sign up, you get access to licensed, specialized GI providers (physician assistants and nurse associates), registered dietitians, gut-brain specialists, and gastroenterologists.

Read on to learn more about using your insurance coverage for Oshi Health.

(No insurance? No problem. More on that below.)

Cost-effective coverage for virtual GI care

Accessing GI specialists like registered dietitians (RDs) and behavioral health providers through traditional care can feel like an uphill climb. And their services often aren’t covered by insurance despite being key to lasting symptom relief.

On the other hand, when you sign up for Oshi Health, you get in-network access to high-quality virtual GI care, including a team of medical, dietary, and gut-brain specialists all working together—and so much more.

With insurance coverage, most Oshi patients receive a year of unlimited care and are billed for only four visits—typically the equivalent of paying for four in-network specialist visits. Please note that out-of-pocket costs may vary as standard copays and deductibles apply based on your plan details.

You can learn more about how our billing works here. Or, for a tailored cost estimate, please submit your insurance details here and our enrollment specialists will be in touch shortly.

Through some employers and insurance plans, Oshi services are available for as little as $0.

How billing works

In addition to long wait times, traditional care involves charging you for every visit, whether you’re feeling better or not.

Here’s what makes Oshi different: Oshi’s outcomes-based billing model is all about results. Instead of charging you per visit, we focus on helping you control your symptoms. We bill in stages throughout the year directly through your insurance. That means you can see your care team as needed throughout the year without having to worry about being billed for each appointment.

Just like other medical practices, copays and deductibles may apply for external services based on your plan details.

But at Oshi, we take a concierge approach to labs, imaging, and prescriptions. Before recommending any tests or medications, we review your existing medical records to avoid unnecessary or duplicate testing. If your provider recommends external services, our care coordinators can help you find a convenient and affordable option—whether you’re using insurance or paying out of pocket. They can also help you navigate the complicated stuff, like retrieving medical records.

In-network care that fits your schedule

Oshi takes a high-touch, team-based approach to GI care, meaning most patients interact frequently with their care team over the course of a year, compared to the limited yearly facetime with traditional care. That translates to faster, long-lasting relief and fewer urgent care and ER visits.

And better quality of life and symptom relief means more time to live life to the fullest, fewer missed work days, and real cost savings.

Plus, our team-based care is available whenever you need it with convenient, on-demand virtual visits, including next-day, evening, and weekend availability.

Takeaway

Achieving lasting relief shouldn’t feel impossible. That’s why Oshi partners with major health plans and many employers to make science-backed care accessible.

• Signing up for Oshi gives you in-network access to clinically-proven, team-based GI care. Through insurance, most Oshi patients get a year of unlimited virtual GI care—for the cost of just four in-network specialist visits. Note that out-of-pocket costs can vary as copays and deductibles apply, as noted in your plan benefit details.
• Worried about out-of-pocket costs? We’re here to help with that, too. Our care coordinators can provide a more personalized cost estimate based on your plan needs and navigate insurance paperwork. Plus, we’ll help you find convenient, affordable, or in-network locations if in-person testing and labs are needed.
• Feel better, live better. Oshi’s GI specialists work together to address the root cause of your digestive symptoms and help you achieve lasting relief. The result? A better quality of life and fewer unnecessary medical expenses.

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality