who is direct primary care good for?

 

individuals & families

Choosing our Direct Primary Care service means you will have access to healthcare at a rate you can afford. With insurance you have high monthly payments and when ready to use your insurance may still have to meet a high deductible, a copayment, and often a coinsurance for your visit, lab tests, and procedures. With the cost of healthcare rising many are opting out of insurance and opting to just pay one monthly fee for direct primary care. This fee is similar to a membership fee, but for healthcare. A small enrollment fee, plus your monthly membership fee covers your annual physical exam, sick visits, virtual visits, health coaching, discounted lab tests, and unlimited texts and email access to your providers. The plan covers about 90% of the services you need and in return you receive more time and attention with the provider and receive more personal comprehensive care. See video and frequently asked questions below for more information.

small businesses

Using our Direct Primary Care services as a benefit for your employees will save you time and money. Your employees will appreciate benefits that they can use, benefits that are accessible and affordable, and that will keep them healthy and productive. Our plan can cover about 90% of the health care services your employees will need and will ultimately decrease their overall health care costs and reduce your bottom line. We can even arrange clinic pop-ups for your business to save your employees valuable time. Call us for more information on how to partner.

college students

As a college student away from home, it may be hard to find a provider sensitive to your needs as a young adult newly navigating the healthcare system on your own. With the student’s permission we can still include the parent in the visit and plan of treatment during or after the visit. We are accessible by text, email, and phone for questions when the student health center may be closed. If you have a chronic illness, a high deductible plan, or a restrictive HMO, give us a call and see how we can provide you with personalized, affordable care for the next four years.

 

what you will get:

more affordable, accessible, comprehensive and personal care!

What membership includes

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  • Your age appropriate Annual Wellness Exam each year with discounted lab fees

  • Annual integrated mental health assessment

  • Sick visits with reduced lab fees if needed

  • Health coaching and Personalized nutrition, mindfulness, and
    exercise plan to help you reach your goals

  • Unlimited virtual health visits as appropriate

  • Unlimited guidance and support via email and text

  • Helpful tools, tips, and tricks for navigating your unique obstacles

FAQs

 

WILL I STILL NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?

Yes. Direct Primary Care will cover about 80-90% of your healthcare needs, but you will need supplemental insurance, medical cost-sharing, or medical savings to cover any outside testing, specialty consultations, or hospitalizations.

Does my monthly fee apply to my insurance deductible or can it be made tax deductible?

Your monthly fee does not count toward your medical insurance deductible. If you have a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account with your job, it may allow for your monthly fee to be paid with pre-tax dollars. Check with your insurance plan to see if it applies. Check with your tax specialist to see if you are able to deduct your monthly payments based on your filing status.

WHAT HOSPITALS DO YOU GO TO?

You will go to the hospital of your choice. We will work in conjunction with the assigned hospitalist during your hospitalization.

WHAT IF I DON’T REQUIRE FREQUENT MEDICAL ATTENTION, WILL I BENEFIT?

Yes, you will receive more time at each of your visits that will allow us to build a more comprehensive understanding of your physical and mental health needs and will result in quicker achievement of health goals. We don’t strictly focus on treating illnesses but also on improving wellness, which is why membership includes health coaching, mindfulness activities, exercise plans, and attendance at our group classes and seminars.

What about referrals, testing or medicines?

You will still have access to any providers or specialists you have used before and we still send prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice. If you have insurance you will use insurance to cover testing, referrals, and prescriptions. If you do not have supplemental insurance we will work to find the best self-pay rate for outside testing and prescribe the most affordable medication options as available.

WHAT IF I NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST OR GO TO THE HOSPITAL?

We will still coordinate your primary care and work with the specialist to get you the treatment needed and recommended by your specialists.

WHAT IF I HAVE MEDICARE?

You can still have join the membership. You would need to sign a waiver stating that you nor your provider will directly bill Medicare for our services. Medicare will still cover any lab testing, imaging, medicines or your hospital visits.

WHAT IF I NEED MEDICAL care AWAY FROM HOME?

As an established patient, we will be able to provide a telehealth visit as appropriate. We can call in any appropriate prescriptions to a local national pharmacy like Walgreens and have them transfer it to the closest branch pharmacy near you for you to pickup.