COMPARE · INSURANCE
Insurance, HSA/FSA and cash-pay compared Last checked: Oct 16, 2026
Quick answer None of the 9 telehealth companies we've broken down publishes that it bills health insurance. Collective says it doesn't bill insurance but its medication and membership may qualify for HSA/FSA; DudeMeds, SHED and MEDGm say HSA/FSA may be used but don't say whether they bill insurance; Embody, Strut Health, Happy Head, RxSpan MD and HealthRX don't publish either.
Bills insurance
Bills health insurance The company submits claims to your health plan for visits or medication.
Who it suits: People whose plan covers the treatment.
Tradeoffs:
Prior authorization and denials can delay treatment. Coverage can change when your plan changes. Companies: None of the companies we've broken down.
Cash-pay, HSA/FSA
Cash-pay, HSA/FSA may apply You pay directly; no insurance claims. Some costs may be reimbursable from an HSA or FSA, which your plan administrator decides.
Who it suits: People without coverage for the drug, or who want a fixed price without prior authorizations.
Tradeoffs:
You pay the full listed price. HSA/FSA eligibility is decided by your plan administrator, not the company. Companies: Collective
HSA/FSA; insurance not stated
HSA/FSA mentioned, insurance billing not stated These companies say HSA/FSA may be used but don't publish whether they bill insurance.
Companies: DudeMeds , SHED , MEDGm
Not published
Not published These companies don't publish whether they take insurance or HSA/FSA on the pages we reviewed. Ask before you pay.
Companies: Embody , Strut Health , Happy Head , RxSpan MD , HealthRX