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GEHA · Covered care
Clindle clinicians are in-network with GEHA and clinicians treat gerd / acid reflux over a same-day video visit. Most GEHA members pay only their standard office-visit copay.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, cough, hoarseness, or a sour taste — especially at night or after meals. Untreated GERD can lead to esophagitis, strictures, and Barrett's esophagus. Clindle treats GERD with lifestyle changes (weight, alcohol, late meals, head-of-bed elevation), H2 blockers like famotidine, and proton-pump inhibitors like omeprazole or pantoprazole, stepped down once symptoms are controlled. Alarm features — trouble swallowing, weight loss, vomiting blood, age >60 with new symptoms — earn a GI referral for endoscopy.
Clindle accepts GEHA, the Government Employees Health Association plans serving federal employees and retirees. GEHA members can book video visits with Clindle clinicians under their plan's benefits. We verify your GEHA coverage before the appointment.
We verify your specific GEHA plan before the visit and tell you the expected out-of-pocket cost up front. If your plan doesn't cover telehealth, you can use the flat $50 self-pay rate instead.