In a Nutshell
pros
- Offer treatment for a wide range of issues.
- Prescriptions and test kits directly available through the site.
- Doesn’t always require a live consultation
cons
- Limited to the United States only
- Does not accept insurance
Lemonaid at a Glance
How Can I Get Treatment: Video or phone consultation, online questionnaire
Urgent Care Fee: $15-$95
Accepted Insurance: None
Medications Prescribed: Yes
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PT
Saturday, Sunday 8am-12pm PT
Online form may be submitted at any time
Follow up Consultations: Yes
How Does Lemonaid Work?
Unlike most online health service providers, Lemonaid doesn’t always require you to have a direct consultation with a medical professional. Generally it’s enough to answer the easily accessible online questionnaire on your health history and prior medications.
This questionnaire is then sent to one of the company’s medical practitioners for review and they will be in touch with you for some follow up questions, or to schedule a live consultation when necessary, before recommending a course of treatment or giving you a prescription. Although most people won’t require a video or phone consultation prior to receiving a prescription or course of treatment, some states legally require patients to have a live consultation in order to meet regulations.
Lemonaid allows users to have the option of receiving their medication in a direct delivery. For no extra delivery, fee they will send your medication directly to your door, discreetly packaged of course. Alternatively they will send the prescription to the pharmacy of your choice for you to collect at your own convenience.
What Does Lemonaid Treat?
Lemonaid’s team of medical professionals will recommend a course of treatment or prescribe medication for the medical disorders listed below:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- High Blood Pressure
- Asthma
- Flu
- Sinus Infection
And offer delivery services for medication used for:
- Anxiety Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Insomnia
- Erectile Dysfunction Delivery
- Birth Control
- Hair Loss
- Acne
- Premature Ejaculation
- Cold Sore
- Genital Herpes
- Acid Reflux
- Hot Flashes Treatment
- Migraine
- Dark Spot Treatment
- Hypothyroidism
- Stop Smoking
Lemonaid also offers users access to same-day lab tests and Primary Care video consultations.
Lemonaid will not treat patients below the age of 18 and does not operate in every state.
How Much Does Lemonaid Cost?
Membership is not required for a consultation, although the fee must be paid for out of pocket and cannot be covered by insurance. Lemonaid generally charges a consultation fee of $25, which doesn’t include the cost of any medication prescribed. If Lemonaid cannot offer a treatment, the consultation fee will be refunded.
Medication delivered directly through Lemonaid must be paid for out of pocket, and is not covered by insurance, although the delivery is free.
Some of the mental health services provided—anxiety, depression and insomnia, offer the option of paying a flat monthly fee which covers medical visits and treatments. Other medical services have one-time visit fees ($15-$75), and require you to pay separately for your prescription. Conveniently, you can have your prescriptions automatically refill when you run out.
Below is a table with a partial list of treatments offered and their average price:
Does Lemonaid Take Insurance?
Lemonaid’s consultations are not covered by insurance and must be paid for out of pocket; however the $25 consultation fee is below average even for many co-pay plans. Additionally insurance will not cover any medication ordered through the company’s mail order pharmacy, and this too will need to be covered by out of pocket payment, although the delivery itself is free and the convenience far outweighs the cost.
Alternatively some patients prefer to speak to their insurance provider to see if the medication prescribed to them is covered by their insurance plan. If so, Lemonaid will gladly send your prescription to be filled at your local pharmacy.
What Do People Say About Lemonaid?
“The website is very easy to navigate and it is very clear that they really care about the customer experience. They really care about helping you find the right birth control for you. Danielle was incredible, professional, and made the process very easy on me! 10/10 would recommend to my friends and family!”
“I’ve been using Lemonaid Health for two years now and I have had zero issues. The NPs are so helpful and kind, and it makes getting my medical issues taken care of with absolute ease.”
“Very thorough conversation and consultation over the phone (not required for all states). Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Excellent array of services offered. Have never before used a service for online birth control, but so glad I picked Lemonaid for my first experience. Highly recommend.”
Lemonaid FAQs
Does Lemonaid prescribe medicine?
Lemonaid will prescribe medication when necessary, and provide discreet packaging and free delivery on prescriptions.
Do I need a subscription for Lemonaid?
Yes, a subscription is required to use Lemonaid and can range from $15 a month for
What hours does Lemonaid have appointments available?
The online form available on the company’s website or through the app can be submitted at any time. Phone/ video hours for live consultations are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm PT, and on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 12PM PT
Bottom Line
Lemonaid is succeeding in its mission to make affordable healthcare accessible to Americans across the nation. Although not covered by insurance, its fees are comparable to most co-pay plans and the convenience of not having to wait for an appointment or leave the house makes it a price worth paying. The additional convenience of medication being delivered to your door, and the ability to get a diagnosis or prescription without necessarily having a live consultation, makes Lemonaid a service which truly goes above and beyond in providing accessible online healthcare.
