Doordash offers employees access to $4 virtual visits with a doctor. The food delivery company has been busy as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown of dine-in restaurants. They are also stepping up with financial assistance for those who can’t work due to Coronavirus-related health issues or childcare difficulties.
If you aren’t familiar with Doordash, the app allows you to have food delivered from just about any restaurant. Drivers work freelance, using their own vehicles. They are paid per delivery. With many folks out of work due to Ohio’s shutdown, some have turned to full-time delivery to keep their heads above water.
In order to protect the health of their employees, DoorDash is making it easier for them to see a doctor. Using the Doctor On Demand virtual healthcare platform, Doordash drivers in the U.S. will have access to discounted virtual urgent care visits. All employees are eligible for a coupon code that allows them to visit a doctor virtually for just $4.
How To Get Your Code
- Go to the Doordash Support contact form.
- Fill in your name and the email address associated with your Dasher/Courier account
- Pick Health, Safety, or Legal Concern under “Category”
- Choose Telehealth for Dashers and Couriers under “Subcategory”
- Include Telehealth for Dashers/Couriers in the “Description” section
- Click Submit
You’ll receive a discount code that you can use towards a virtual checkup with Doctor on Demand for $4 (no insurance required).
Financial Assistance
But the help doesn’t stop there. DoorDash also offers financial assistance for workers U.S., Australia, and Canada who can’t dash for health reasons.
Employment qualifications
- You’ve worked for DoorDash for at least 30 days.
- You’ve made at least 30 deliveries in the last 30 days.
You meet these medical conditions:
- A positive test for COVID-19 (with medical documentation)
- You are under a mandatory COVID-19-related quarantine (with medical documentation)
- A doctor has recommended a COVID-19-related quarantine (with medical documentation)
- You are at higher risk category from Covid-19
- You live with someone who has one medical issues listed above.
If you meet the qualifications, go to DoorDash support, login, and choose Payments, then COVID-19 Financial Assistance.
You’ll need to describe how you meet the qualifications to receive help. If you qualify DoorDash will make a one-time payment equal to your average earning over two-weeks. Keep in mind, that once you apply for this aid, your account will be suspended until you submit medical proof that you’ve recovered.
Childcare Assistance
Some DoorDash employees are also eligible for childcare assistance if you’re unable to work because your child’s school or daycare is shut down due to COVID-19.
Only those the company considers ‘Top Dashers’ are eligible.
A Top Dasher has:
- 4.70 Customer Rating
- 95% Completion Rate
- 70% Acceptance Rate
- 100 Monthly Deliveries
The employee must also be unable to dash because their child’s school or daycare has been shut down. You’ll need to provide the following information:
- Note from teacher
- Teacher’s name, contact information, and signature
- Name of the school or daycare center
- The official website
- Closure date
To Submit a Claim
- Go to the DoorDash Support Page and choose Payments in the Category dropdown menu.
- Choose Covid-19 Financial Assistance as a subcategory.
- In the Description field, please specify how you meet the stated requirements.
If your claim is approved, you’ll receive a one-time payment equal 85% of your average two-week earnings. Your account will be suspended for two weeks.
