Top telemedicine alternatives to FelixForYou.ca — October 2024 roundup
You want quick access to care without leaving home. In October 2024 we published a focused guide on six solid telemedicine options available in Canada. This archive page gives you a fast, practical summary so you can pick the right platform for prescriptions, weight management, or more specialized care.
What each option offers (quick checklist)
Here’s a short snapshot of the six services we covered so you can match features to your needs:
Maple — 24/7 access, fast consults, broad range of general and urgent care. Good if you want on-demand visits any time of day.
Telus Health — Province-focused services and integration with local clinics. Better when you want digital care tied to your province’s system.
Livewell — Holistic approach that mixes lifestyle, mental health, and chronic care. Pick this if you want coaching plus medical advice.
Jill Health — Full-service care with wider treatment options but higher price. Useful when you need more extensive or continuous management and are okay paying more.
Wharton Medical Clinic — OHIP-covered weight-management in Ontario. If you live in Ontario and need medically supervised weight care, this can cut costs dramatically.
Bariatric Clinics (specialized) — Clinics focused on surgical and non-surgical obesity care. Choose these when you need specialized procedures or long-term bariatric follow-up.
How to choose the right telemedicine service
Ask three quick questions: Does it cover your province? Will OHIP or private insurance pay? Do you need general care or specialty management? Your answers narrow the field fast.
Costs vary a lot. Free or OHIP-covered services are rare outside specific programs; expect fees for private platforms like Jill Health or some Livewell programs. Look for clear pricing pages and read recent patient reviews for wait times and prescription policies.
Privacy and prescriptions matter. Check whether the platform issues controlled medications, how they store your records, and if they share data with local pharmacies. If you need long-term medication or specialized labs, choose platforms that offer follow-up care and coordination with local clinics.
If you’re unsure where to start, try Maple for quick needs, Telus Health if you want province-integrated care, or Wharton Medical Clinic if you qualify for OHIP-covered weight programs in Ontario. For comprehensive lifestyle and chronic care, Livewell and Jill Health are solid picks depending on your budget.
Want more detail? Read the full post in this archive for pros, cons, and real use cases of each option. It includes practical tips for booking, what to expect during a consult, and how to transfer prescriptions to your local pharmacy.
