Virtual and Online Pulmonary Rehab You Can Do at Home
Virtual pulmonary rehab, also called online or telehealth pulmonary rehab, is pulmonary rehab delivered live by video in your home: exercise, breathing training and education with a licensed respiratory therapist or clinical exercise physiologist.
Available to adults with commercial insurance, through an employer or purchased individually, and every rehab session is one on one. Medicare Part B is accepted in New Jersey and California. Not available for Medicaid at this time.
42.7%
Average improvement in COPD impact scores.
99%
of participants safely completed a virtual program with no adverse event, including those needing supplemental oxygen.
99%
of participants safely completed a virtual program with no adverse event, including those needing supplemental oxygen.
Virtual pulmonary rehab at a glance
The key facts about Bloom’s online pulmonary rehab program.
| Format | Live video sessions from home, led by a licensed respiratory therapist or clinical exercise physiologist. |
|---|---|
| Each session | Exercise, breathing training and education on managing your lung condition. |
| Session type | Rehab sessions are always one on one. Education sessions about your condition may include other patients. |
| Who it is for | Adults with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease or long COVID. |
| Insurance | Most major commercial plans. In Florida and Texas: Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Medicare Part B in New Jersey and California. Not Medicaid at this time. |
| Your doctor | We work with your own doctor, who orders the program and gets progress updates. |
| What you need | A computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and an internet connection. |
| How to start | Answer a few quick questions, then our care team calls to review your coverage before anything begins. |
How it works
A simple path from first click to your first session.
STEP 1
Check eligibility ✅
Answer a few quick questions so we know how to help.
STEP 2
Quick call 📞
Our care team calls to confirm and review your insurance coverage.
STEP 3
Start at home 🏠
Begin your practitioner-guided program from the comfort of your own home!
What published research shows
Findings from clinical studies of virtual, home-based breathing programs.
Effectiveness and clinical outcomes
15.7%
average increase in walking distance (6-minute walk test) after a 12-week virtual program for veterans with COPD
42.7%
average improvement in COPD impact scores (CAT) in the same study
Comparable
Breathlessness and quality-of-life scores improved about the same at home as in a clinic, across a Cochrane review of 15 trials (1,904 patients)
Sources: a single published 12-week virtual program study, veteran population (cards 1 and 2); Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021, via American Family Physician (card 3). Individual results vary.
Completion and safety
90% vs. 58%
completion rate for a virtual program vs. in-person care, per a peer-reviewed comparison study
99%
of participants safely completed a virtual program with no adverse event, including those needing supplemental oxygen
Under 5%
of eligible patients ever access a traditional, in-person program due to travel and scheduling barriers
Sources: Journal of the COPD Foundation, 2025. Individual program results vary.
What the program involves
A structured, medically supported program focused on breathing endurance and respiratory wellness, delivered virtually so you can take part from the comfort of home. Everything is guided by our Clinician team and designed around your daily life.
Virtual pulmonary rehab: common questions
A few things people ask before they get started.
What is virtual pulmonary rehab?
Pulmonary rehab delivered live by video in your home. Sessions are led by a licensed respiratory therapist or clinical exercise physiologist and combine exercise, breathing training and education. With commercial insurance, every rehab session is one-on-one.
Is online pulmonary rehab the same as virtual pulmonary rehab?
Yes. Online, virtual and telehealth pulmonary rehab all mean the same thing: live sessions by video with a licensed clinician while you stay at home. Every Bloom session is a live video visit, not a recorded class.
Is this covered by my insurance?
Most major commercial insurance plans cover the program. In Florida and Texas we can take Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare right now. During your call, our care team reviews your specific coverage with you before anything begins.
Does Medicare cover virtual pulmonary rehab?
Medicare covers pulmonary rehab for moderate to very severe COPD, and for COVID-19 breathing symptoms that have lasted at least four weeks, with a referral from the doctor who treats your lung condition. Bloom accepts Original Medicare Part B in New Jersey and California. Medicare in New York, Florida and Texas is coming soon. Bloom is not able to accept Medicaid at this time, so our virtual program is currently available to adults with commercial insurance and to people with Original Medicare Part B in New Jersey or California.
Is the whole program virtual?
Yes. The program is delivered remotely, so you can take part from home on a schedule that works for you.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
rollPulmonary rehab needs an order from a doctor. Bloom works with your own doctor to get it and keeps them updated while you are in the program.
Who is this program for?
Adults with a chronic lung condition, such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease or long COVID, who have commercial insurance and see a primary care doctor or pulmonologist regularly. The quick call helps confirm whether it is a good fit for you or your loved one.
What happens after I submit the form?
If you qualify, Bloom calls you to answer your questions and confirm your details. Our team then checks your coverage with your insurer before anything begins. In Florida and Texas, if we cannot take your plan yet, we add you to our waiting list. There is no obligation.
See if the program is right for you or a loved one
It only takes a couple of minutes to find out.
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