As Teal will first begin shipping in California, we are working with most major insurance plans in California, including Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of California. We will also have a cash pay option and are HSA/FSA available. Teal is actively working to expand coverage and make screening at home accessible and affordable.

The Teal Wand is now FDA-approved. It will begin shipping to California in June and expanding to more states shortly after that.

The Teal Wand is designed for all people with a cervix, across body types, however for patients who are underscreened, have trouble getting in-person care, or who face challenges tolerating a speculum, self-collection can be especially beneficial.

Consider at-home self-collection for patients who:

• Are within screening ages of 25-65 years old, and do not have a health history of cancer in the reproductive system
• Are behind on their routine screenings
• Experience pain or severe discomfort with the speculum. Sensitivity can be heightened for peri- or menopausal women
• Experience vulvar or vaginal conditions (e.g., lichen sclerosus, fibrotic syndromes) that make tolerating a speculum challenging or not possible
• Have personal histories of sexual trauma, birthing trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, or who are otherwise uncomfortable with an in-clinic speculum exam

With patient consent, Teal Health can share screening results with referring providers.

At Teal Health, we want to ensure all of the women who self-collect using the Teal Wand understand the importance of an abnormal result, feel supported, and receive clear instructions on next steps so they feel empowered to follow through with the additional procedures.

Triage following an ‘abnormal’ result with the Teal Wand is guided by ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines. The patient will receive their results digitally through their Teal portal. Our medical providers will then discuss the results with the patient via a video visit and provide referrals for follow-up care as needed. If appropriate, the referral care can be coordinated with their existing OBGYN or if they do not have a provider, we will refer them to someone in their area who can perform the follow up.

The Teal Wand is a prescription device and therefore initially available directly through Teal Health or through established partners. If interested in discussing a partnership or requesting informational materials to have available in your office, please contact us.