Did you know there are ways for you to use your Lehigh benefits that can save you money? Here are just a few. Learn more at hr.lehigh.edu/benefits.
- The cost estimator tool in the Lehigh Benefits enrollment platform allows you to model expenses to choose the medical plan that is right for you for the coming year.
- The tax advantages of a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account can reduce your taxable income which can help you save on taxes when April rolls around.
- AblePay is a tool available to you that allows you to save on your medical expenses.
- HealthAdvocate’s advocacy program can help you dispute medical bills.
- Alight, a free expert medical opinion service will help you find the best doctors and hospitals in an area and insurance network, verify doctor’s credentials, skills, and experience, get a second opinion from top specialists, and connect with experts from leading medical institutions
- The Capital Blue Cross Virtual Care app saves money on copays for routine doctor’s visits. Learn more below.
Capital Blue Cross VirtualCare (Amwell): Quality Care Without the Wait
Why Choose VirtualCare?
- Connect with licensed medical professionals anytime, anywhere from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Avoid waiting rooms, save gas, and enjoy visits that often cost less than a traditional urgent care or emergency room trip.
- Providers can send necessary prescriptions directly to your local pharmacy.
- Access a wide range of services including general medicine, behavioral health, women’s health, and nutrition counseling.
Note: VirtualCare (Amwell) is a service offered through Lehigh’s insurance vendor, Capital Blue Cross, distinct from telehealth visits scheduled directly with primary care doctors or specialists within the Jefferson Lehigh Valley or St. Luke’s University Health Networks.
How to Get Started
Download the Capital Blue Cross mobile app or log into your secure account online. From there, you can register, request a visit, and connect with a provider in minutes. Find more information on the Capital Blue Cross website.
NEW! Virtual Physical Therapy through Thrive
Beginning in 2027, your Capital Blue Cross health plan gives you and eligible family members access to Thrive, a digital physical therapy solution developed by Sword Health, at no additional cost.
Thrive can help you overcome back, joint and muscle pain. Whether you want to reduce pain, avoid surgery, or improve how you move, Thrive’s team of expert Doctors of Physical Therapy create personalized plans that treat pain from head to toe. With your Thrive kit, you can do sessions anytime, anywhere — because pain relief shouldn’t require an appointment.
The service also includes Bloom, a virtual pelvic health program for women.
How It Works
Online enrollment takes 10 minutes or less. Users choose a dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy to design a personalized program tailored to their goals and abilities. A Thrive kit is provided, which includes a complimentary tablet to guide exercises and deliver real-time feedback.
More information about enrollment will be available in the new plan year.