Does Arlo Affect Your Family Doctor Billing?
Does Using Arlo Bill My Family Doctor?: Healthcare Billing for Ontario Families
No, using Arlo doesn't bill your family doctor. Arlo is a separate healthcare service that bills OHIP directly, just like walk-in clinics or urgent care centers.
How it works
When you text Arlo and speak with one of our healthcare providers, we handle the billing process completely separately from your family doctor. Think of it like visiting a walk-in clinic or seeing a specialist. Each healthcare provider or clinic bills OHIP independently for the services they provide.
Your family doctor won't see any charges from Arlo on their end, and Arlo's services don't affect your family doctor's billing or patient roster in any way. We're simply another healthcare option available to you and your family in Ontario's healthcare system.
After your Arlo consultation, you'll receive your own record of the visit that you can share with your family doctor if needed. This helps keep everyone on the same page about your child's care.
What you'll need
- Your child's valid Ontario health card
- Your child's health card version code
- Your contact information
- Details about your child's symptoms or concerns
Keeping your family doctor in the loop
While Arlo doesn't automatically share visit information with your family doctor, we encourage you to keep them updated about any consultations or treatments. You can mention your Arlo visit at your next appointment or even call their office to share important information.
This is especially helpful if Arlo prescribed medication, recommended follow-up care, or if your child's symptoms are ongoing. Your family doctor appreciates knowing about all the healthcare your child receives, as it helps them provide the best possible care.
Common questions
Will my family doctor know I used Arlo? Only if you tell them. Arlo visits don't show up on your family doctor's patient records automatically.
Does using Arlo affect my relationship with my family doctor? Not at all. Many families use multiple healthcare services like walk-in clinics, urgent care, and telemedicine alongside their family doctor.
Can I still see my family doctor after using Arlo? Absolutely. Arlo is meant to complement, not replace, your existing healthcare relationships.
The takeaway
Using Arlo is just like using any other healthcare service in Ontario. Your family doctor's practice operates independently, and you're free to access the healthcare that works best for your family.
You can always text Arlo and talk to a provider in 5 minutes!
References
- [Ontario Health Insurance Plan Overview](https://www.ontario.ca/page/what-ohip-covers)
- [How Healthcare Billing Works in Ontario](https://www.ontario.ca/page/understand-your-health-card)