When to use
Mental Health

EqualityMD's membership costs $79/month OR $790/year (you get 2 full months FREE)!

Your membership includes:

• 36 virtual visits every year for your primary care, mental health, and urgent care needs.

No premiums. No deductibles. No copays. No unexpected bills. Just affirming care with affordable, transparent pricing.

No insurance, no problem!

Your low monthly membership gives you the affirming care you need to live your best life.

That's it!

There are also no commitments. You can cancel your monthly subscription at any time.

At equalityMD, we work with a telehealth partner that has negotiated rates directly with various provider networks nationwide and that has 2 in-house pharmacies.

Normally, doctors and digital healthcare companies are forced to work in a "managed care" model (meaning insurance companies are involved). Managed care models take control out of the hands of doctors and puts it in the hands of third party middlemen that don't actually treat patients. These third parties add overhead and unnecessary expenses to patients' bills and pay doctors less. By removing middlemen from the process, patients pay less and doctors actually get paid more. Also, doctors are able to have organic relationships with patients because they don't have to worry about restrictions placed on them by third parties. Happy doctors = Happy patients.

Because our telehealth partner has negotiated rates directly with large provider networks (the doctors who'll treat you and get to know you as a human being), we're able to pass the savings along to you! You'll get high quality care for budget friendly rates! It's a win-win!

Our cash-pay model (meaning no insurance) is fully transparent so you'll never see any surprise charges. And you'll never have to deal with insurance companies!

We keep things simple at equalityMD:

• Low cost

• High quality LGBTQ+ affirming care

• Transparent pricing

• Peace of mind

Sadly, 60% of LGBTQ+ Americans are either uninsured or under-insured. There's nothing worse than going to a doctor, presenting your insurance card at the end of the visit, and finding out that your insurance only covers a fraction of your visit leaving you stuck with a surprise medical bill.

Because most LGBTQ+ Americans are uninsured or under-insured, we don't take any insurance plan. This enables us to offer you comprehensive, inclusive virtual care and transparent pricing. You'll never see a surprise medical bill from us!

Some insurance plans cover telehealth services. However, many insurance plans don't give you much choice when it comes to receiving LGBTQ+ affirming care.

If you do have insurance that covers telehealth, ask yourself these questions:

1. Are the clinicians within your covered network trained to deliver LGBTQ+ affirming care?

2. Do you get to choose which doctor you get to see?

3. Are your in-network doctors available when you are?

4. Are you concerned about coming out to your assigned, in-network doctor(s) as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

5. Does your insurance cover 100% of your virtual visit?

If you have insurance but are looking to explore more affordable options and LGBTQ+ affirming care, equalityMD is the perfect companion to your existing insurance plan!

1. Care Designed for You:

• True Inclusivity: Many plans offer a superficial nod to LGBTQ+ needs. EqualityMD goes deeper. Our network of LGBTQ+ affirming providers have been trained to understand your unique needs and meet you where you are.

2. Save Money & Time:

• Hidden Costs: Traditional telemedicine can be a financial and time consuming maze. Some insurance plans say they cover telehealth. However, after you complete a visit you might be forced to meet high deductibles, pay additional copays and pay other surprising bills... all after you've paid a hefty insurance premium for your policy.

• Transparent Pricing: EqualityMD offers simple, transparent, affordable membership pricing that's all-inclusive. You'll never be hit with any surprise bills.

3. Get the Care You Need, When You Need It:

• Long Waits & Limited Availability: Insurance companies often have long wait times and limited provider access, especially for mental health.

• 24/7 Access & Freedom of Choice: EqualityMD provides guaranteed 24/7/365 access to LGBTQ+ affirming care. You choose your provider and get the care you need when you need it.

80% of LGBTQ+ individuals say that mental health is their primary healthcare concern. Many in our community are frustrated with of limits of traditional telehealth options, particularly when trying to find therapists who truly understand them.

EqualityMD's LGBTQ+ affirming telehealth platform creates safe digital spaces where patients can relax and enjoy being their authentic selves. We empower you to become the superhero of your own healthcare story by instilling a newfound sense of agency, dignity, and trust.

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To ensure you receive LGBTQ+ affirming care, we've made sure that our telehealth partner's network of providers have access to evidence-based, LGBTQ+ cultural competency training materials and are informed of evolving best practices in advancing health equity. They know how to create safe digital spaces for LGBTQ+ patients.

At equalityMD, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that whomever you pick to be your provider is ready to embrace your unique intersectional identities, meet you where you are, and deliver inclusive and affirming care.

A mental health visit is 50 minutes.

That's right... your $79 (per month) membership includes 12 FULL MENTAL HEALTH visits!

A standard primary care visit can last anywhere from 10-20 minutes (depending on the patient's situation).

A standard urgent care visit can last anywhere from 5-15 minutes (depending on the patient's situation).

EqualityMD virtual visits are not intended for use in medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or other local emergency services and/or go to the emergency room of a nearby hospital or medical clinic.

EqualityMD Primary Care is commonly used to address the following issues:

• Abdominal pain

• Allergies

• Anxiety (mild cases)

• Arthritis

• Asthma (stable/non-emergency)

• Athlete’s foot

• Back pain

• Bee sting

• Birth control pills

• Bladder infections

• Bronchitis

• Cellulitis (skin infection)

• Cold

• Conjunctivitis

• Cough

• Cystitis

• Diarrhea

• Diabetes

• Dry scalp

• Dry skin (eczema)

• Erectile dysfunction (mild cases)

• Eye irritation

• Fever

• Genital lesions

• Gout

• Hay fever

• Headache

• Heartburn (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, "GERD")

• Influenza

• Lab interpretation

• Lice

• Menstrual symptoms

• Nasal congestion

• Nausea

• Nosebleed

• Painful urination

• Pharyngitis

• Pink eye

• Poison oak/ivy

• Preventative health lab test

• Rash

• Respiratory infection

• Rolled ankle

• Scabies

• Sinusitis

• Skin infection

• Sports injuries

• STD screening lab tests

• Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism)

• Travel medicine

• Upper respiratory infection

• Urinary tract infection

• Vaginal itching

• Yeast infections

Always call 911 or your local emergency service immediately if you think you have an emergency. For example, if you experience any of the following medical issues, go immediately to an emergency room:

• Chest pain or pressure

• Convulsion or seizure

• Difficulty breathing

• Mental health or substance abuse urgency

• Moderate to severe burn

• Pain medication overdose or reaction (narcotics)

• Poisoning

• Serious head, neck, or back injury

• Serious limb impairment or broken bone

• Significant, uncontrolled bleeding

• Suicidal ideation

• Unconsciousness

• Any other critical or life-threatening situation

Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Thousands find relief and support through our affirming and confidential mental health services.

Our therapists and behavioral clinicians can help you with:

• Anxiety & stress

• Intrusive thoughts & obsessions

• Depression & low mood

• Stress related to your sexual orientation and/or gender identity (e.g. - coming out to your family or co-workers; relationship issues, living your authentic life, etc.)

• Trauma & difficult experiences

• Identity & purpose exploration

• Relationship issues

• Simply needing someone to talk to

Most people report feeling better after just 3 visits. When you find yourself in times of trouble, doubt, or stress, lean on equalityMD for the affirming support you deserve.

In case of emergency, crisis, or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for immediate help.

-Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

-Call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

-Call 911

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your experience and would like to cancel your membership, you can do so by logging into your account and cancelling your membership.

If you have any questions or need assistance,

email us at hello@equalitymd.com.

We greatly value any and all feedback to help us improve our services as we evolve and expand our platform to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.