QuickMD vs. Bicycle Health: cost, access & treatment compared

You’ve decided to get treatment online, done your research, and narrowed the field to two contenders. You’re ready to choose between QuickMD and Bicycle Health. If you’ve spent time in online recovery communities like Reddit, you’ve probably seen both come up.

If you’re weighing your options, the differences may not be obvious at first glance. Both treat OUD with Suboxone®, both offer telemedicine visits, and both can often get you seen the same or next day. What sets the two apart is the pricing models, whether they take insurance, which states they cover, the range of services they offer, and how/when the services are offered.

Let’s take a deeper dive to look at how QuickMD and Bicycle Health stack up against each other. 

At a glance: QuickMD vs. Bicycle Health

Both QuickMD and Bicycle Health treat OUD online and offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone if a licensed clinician decides it’s the right fit. 

Where there’s a difference is cost, insurance, which states are covered, and how much care comes with the prescription.

	QuickMD	Bicycle Health
Pricing	$99 per visit.  For patients new to MAT, first visit includes one follow-up at no cost if completed within 14 days of first visit.  Medication billed separately and can range from $0-$119+, depending on dose, supply, fulfillment options, and insurance if the patient chooses to fill at a pharmacy.	$249/month for self-pay, labs included. Medication $0–$150+, depending on insurance and location.
Insurance	While they do not accept insurance for the cost of their visit, most patients often use insurance to cover the cost of their medication.	Accepts many commercial plans, plus Medicare and Medicaid in some states. Coverage varies.
States available	42 states, plus Washington DC.	27 states.
Appointment speed	Same-day or next-day visits with a licensed doctor available.	Same-day or next-day intake with an enrollment coordinator.
Prescription process	Starts with a phone or video visit with a doctor.  Suboxone can be prescribed on the first visit, if appropriate. It’s sent to a pharmacy or delivered to your home in as little as two days (if eligible).	Starts with an intake visit with an enrollment coordinator, who then schedules an appointment with a provider.  Most patients are prescribed Suboxone during their first visit. It’s sent electronically to a nearby pharmacy.
Treatment scope	Opioid use disorder: MAT (for opioids, kratom, 7-OH), doctor visits, counseling, online support groups Other services available: Urgent care, GLP-1 weight loss, menopause hormone therapy/HRT, and mental health services.	Opioid use disorder only: MAT, provider visits, therapy, online support groups, messaging, and labs.

Pricing

The short version: QuickMD costs less overall with no long-term commitments or membership fees. Bicycle Health’s flat monthly fee includes support from a care team and lab work.

• QuickMD: $99 per MAT visit. One follow-up may be included at no extra cost if completed within 14 days. Medication is billed separately and can range from $0-$119+, depending on dose, supply, fulfillment option, and insurance if the patient chooses to fill at a pharmacy. Does not accept insurance at this time.
• Bicycle Health: $249 per month, lab tests included. Medication runs $0 to $150+, depending on insurance, location, and coverage.

Possible 3-month cost for new patients (assuming 2 visits during first month)

Over three months, a new QuickMD patient might pay $99 for the first visit, nothing for the included follow-up, and another $99 for the second visit in month two and $99 for the third visit in month three. 

QuickMD 3-month spend: $297 (not including medication)

Bicycle Health over the same stretch runs $249 per month.

Bicycle Health 3-month spend: $747 (not including medication)

Insurance and payment options

The short version: QuickMD is cash-pay with transparent costs and no surprises. Bicycle Health takes insurance, which can lower out-of-pocket costs, but adds complexities around plan rules.

• QuickMD: Pay for the visit directly. Price is listed before you book; no claims to file. Works well if you’re uninsured, have a high deductible, or want to skip the billing back-and-forth. 
• Bicycle Health: Accepts many commercial plans, plus Medicare and Medicaid in some states. Can lower out-of-pocket costs if you’re covered, but you may still owe copays, hit a deductible, or pay for services not covered.

If you’d rather know the full price up front, QuickMD’s cash-pay model is the more predictable of the two. If you have solid coverage, Bicycle Health’s insurance acceptance may bring your costs down. If you have insurance, check what your plan covers to see which option might be better for you. 

Availability: in which states can you access each provider?

The short version: They overlap in 25 states, but QuickMD covers more of the U.S. Check your own state before booking.

• QuickMD: Available for OUD treatment in 42 states, plus Washington DC.
• Bicycle Health: Available in 27 states.

This compares all 50 states, plus Washington DC. Both platforms are unavailable for OUD treatment in Arkansas, Hawaii, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

• Both providers: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
• QuickMD only: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, and Washington, DC.
• Bicycle Health only: Montana and South Dakota.

Appointment speed and the prescription process

The short version: Both can prescribe Suboxone on the same day as the visit with a doctor or provider. QuickMD offers Suboxone home delivery in some cases. Bicycle Health routes you through an enrollment coordinator first before you can see a provider.

QuickMD

1. Book a visit. You book a phone or video visit with a QuickMD doctor. Same-day visits are listed for online Suboxone treatment.
2. Meet with a doctor. They review your substance use, withdrawal symptoms, medical history, current medications, and treatment needs.
3. Get a prescription, if appropriate. If Suboxone is the right call, QuickMD can send the prescription to your local pharmacy the same day or delivered if eligible.
4. Pick pharmacy pickup or home delivery. Eligible patients can get medication delivered in as little as two days in some situations. Otherwise, the prescription is sent to the pharmacy of your choice. 
5. Follow up. New patients follow up within 7 days after starting medication, then have ongoing visits for refills, dose changes, side effects, or questions.

Bicycle Health

1. Start enrollment online. Enter basic information and check whether Bicycle Health covers your state. Schedule a call with an enrollment coordinator. 
2. Talk with an enrollment coordinator. They’ll ask questions about your health, opioid use, and what your goals are. If the program seems like a good fit, they’ll schedule your appointment with a licensed provider. 
3. Meet with a provider via video call. A provider evaluates you and develops a personalized treatment plan. 
4. Get a prescription, if appropriate. Some patients are prescribed Suboxone during the first visit.
5. Pick up your prescription. Bicycle Health sends Suboxone to your local pharmacy. Cost varies by location and insurance.
6. Continue care through the program. The monthly subscription model includes provider visits, MAT, therapy, online support groups, messaging, and labs. 

Treatment scope

The short version: Bicycle Health offers one thing: opioid treatment with group therapy and peer coaching. QuickMD covers MAT plus other telemedicine needs in one place, so you don’t need a separate urgent care visit or primary care provider. 

• QuickMD: A wider menu. MAT for opioids, kratom, and 7-OH, as well as online MAT-related therapy sessions and peer support groups. Other services include urgent care, GLP-1 weight loss care, mental health services, and menopause hormone therapy (MHT).
• Bicycle Health: Opioid use disorder only. MAT (Suboxone), unlimited messaging with the care team, group therapy, and peer coaching. No urgent care, weight loss, mental health, or hormone therapy.

If you need care for anything beyond OUD treatment, QuickMD’s wider menu offers more convenience. One account covers urgent care, menopause hormone therapy, and GLP-1 weight loss alongside MAT treatment and counseling. If OUD treatment is all you need, Bicycle Health’s focused model can suit people who want a flat monthly fee and the option to use insurance.

QuickMD isn’t a substitute for full primary care, especially for complex or ongoing conditions. But if you don’t have a regular provider or can’t get an appointment soon enough, its additional service offerings make it faster and easier to get care within a single telemedicine platform without having to leave home.