As a parent, you know your kids won't choose a "convenient" time to feel unwell (if that's a thing). Sickness often happens on weekends or late at night when the doctor's office is closed. Traditionally, parents have had to resort to answering services, urgent care, or emergency room visits for their children's after-hours medical needs. This is where telehealth proves invaluable, with a more convenient and accessible option available for families: Blueberry Pediatrics.

Key Takeaways

• Blueberry Pediatrics provides unlimited care from licensed pediatricians 24/7/365
• Get same-day appointments online right from the comfort of your home
• Pay one low monthly or annual fee for your entire household - no additional copays or fees

What is Blueberry Pediatrics?

Blueberry Pediatrics is an online pediatric service that provides unlimited virtual pediatrician visits for children 24/7. Families pay one fee for a full year of care to cover common and not-so-common concerns that arise within your family. All children in the household under the age of 21 are covered under this one fee.

The Blueberry Pediatrics App

The Blueberry Pediatrics app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. This convenient app allows parents to easily schedule virtual appointments with licensed pediatricians anytime, day or night. The app also offers a secure messaging feature where parents can send pictures or videos of their child's symptoms to the pediatrician for evaluation.

At-Home Medical Kit

All Blueberry members receive an at-home medical kit that enables our pediatricians to diagnose many common childhood illnesses and infections at home. The medical kit includes an otoscope, pulse oximeter, and oral thermometer.

In addition to the at-home kit, doctors at Blueberry can prescribe a rapid strep test (families purchase these separately and administer the test at home).  They can also order urine testing at Quest Diagnostics when needed.

What does Blueberry cost?

Blueberry's membership costs $20 per month or $180 per year (depending on the chosen plan), plus a one-time fee for your home medical kit. There are no per-child fees, per-visit fees, after-hours fees, or copays; no matter how much you use Blueberry or how many kids you have, you'll never be charged any additional fees. There are also no commitments - you can cancel online on your account page.

What does Blueberry treat?

Blueberry treats most things routine pediatric illnesses outside of an emergency. Allergies, rashes, ear infections, pink eye, colds, flu, strep throat, cuts and scrapes, stings and bites, fevers, sleep issues, breastfeeding concerns - and the list continues!

Access to someone during the day to answer these questions - without needing an appointment - is amazing. Imagine what peace of mind you'll gain by having after-hours pediatrics when your kids have these problems at night.

Does Blueberry replace my child's primary care physician?

Blueberry is designed to provide convenient access to pediatricians for non-emergency medical concerns. Still, it is important to maintain a relationship with your child's primary care physician for comprehensive care.

Blueberry is not a replacement for your family's primary care physician, whom you should see for wellness visits, school or sports physicals, chronic condition management, mental or behavioral health, and illnesses and infections requiring lab work or imaging.

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Can I see any doctor at Blueberry?

You will meet with doctorswho are licensed in the state where you are currently seeking care. For example, if you are in Georgia, you will be assigned to a doctor who is licensed in Georgia. Blueberry has board-certified pediatricians licensed in over 29 states.

Does Blueberry accept insurance? Are your doctors in my network?

Blueberry does not accept insurance. Members pay $20 per month or $180 per year. You don't have to worry about copays, deductibles, or additional fees. Membership fees can be paid with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Can Blueberry pediatricians prescribe medication?

Yes, Blueberry pediatricians can prescribe medication, like antibiotics, for conditions they diagnose, if medically appropriate.

How can I determine whether using Blueberry is sufficient or if a visit to the ER or urgent care is necessary?

Great question! If it's a true emergency, trust your instincts. Call 911 or head straight to the nearest ER.

If you have a moment to decide where to seek care, Blueberry is a fantastic place to start. It won't cost you a thing if you're already part of our services. Plus, it could save you time, hassle, and money compared to urgent care visits. Our board-certified pediatricians are here to assess your situation and guide you on the next steps.

If you're ready to get started, sign up here. If you have more questions about Blueberry, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at help@blueberrypediatrics.com - we'd love to help.