A new partnership between technology provider Maple, and Saskatchewan Blue Cross will allow Saskatchewan Blue Cross group plan members and their families to access Canadian-licensed general practitioners virtually. In a joint statement the companies say plan members and their families are able to access that help in under five minutes.
“The demand for virtual care continues to grow,” says Saskatchewan Blue Cross vice president of customer relations and external affairs, Megan Douglas. “This partnership is one of several enhancements taking place in 2021 to Saskatchewan Blue Cross plans and services.”
Clients can access the licensed practitioner service to get care for acute, chronic and mental health issues. The virtual healthcare product, Online Doctors, also allows plan members to store and share their medical records.
The launch follows an announcement made earlier this year when Saskatchewan Blue Cross launched its Personal Health Plan Member Portal which allows plan members to manage their benefits online. A new app to access the portal is also planned for launch later in 2021.
“It has never been more important for plan sponsors to consider new digital tools to support employee health and wellness,” says Maple’s vice president of business development, Christy Prada. “Barrier-free access to healthcare is a key way to support employee wellness.”