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Despite recent changes in insurance policy, some patients say doctors and insurers are charging them upfront for video appointments and phone calls — not just copays but sometimes the entire cost of the visit, even if it's covered by insurance.

Patients Are Being Billed For Some Phone Chats With Doctors That Used To Be Free

As part of their social distancing policies, elected leaders suggested phone and video medical appointments would be covered by health insurance. So why are some patients paying $70 per virtual visit?

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CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List

The Centers for Disease Control now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.

Hospitalizations Decline In Orange County; DeSantis Says Process to Reopen State will be Slow; Schools Plan Virtual Graduations; Your Coronavirus Update for 4/27

Your coronavirus update for 4/27.

Intersection: The Pandemic's Impact On Farmworkers; Medical Update; UnWineding

Florida's economy has taken a huge hit from the coronavirus pandemic. The shutdown of businesses and disruption to the supply chain has meant farmers…

Governor Ron DeSantis says Decision to Reopen the State Coming Soon

DeSantis talked about strategies to reopen businesses during a press conference at Orlando Health on Sunday.

Getting Some Blood On The Page: Questions For Grady Hendrix

Hendrix's new novel, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, stars a group of determined women who band together to take on a suave supernatural threat in their community.

Gov. DeSantis holds a press conference at Orlando Health.

Decision On Reopening Soon- DeSantis; Coronavirus Hospitalizations Near 5,000; Differing Outcomes In Jail, Prison Hit By Pandemic; Police Departments Reconsider Body Camera Purchases; Your Coronavirus Update For 4/26

WMFE is following the latest stories on the coronavirus pandemic from Central Florida and around the state.

The Week In Politics

NPR's Ron Elving talks about President Trump's extraordinary suggestion to study disinfectants to treat COVID-19, and about the new aid package for small businesses and hospitals.

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As Florida Weighs Reopening, Public Invited To Chime In; Florida Surpasses 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths, 30,000 Cases; Unemployment Website Down Through Weekend; Your Coronavirus Update For 4/25

WMFE is following the latest stories on the coronavirus pandemic from Central Florida and around the state.

Atlantic Beach in Duval County is pictured on Saturday, April 18, after partially reopening.

Reopening Florida; Coronavirus And Long-term Care Facilities

Some parts of the state are gradually reopening, even as the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continue rising.

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