Frequently Asked Questions

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Put SIMPLY: your doctor is there when you need them.

You get telemedicine visits, calls, text, and portal communication with your doctor.   Also, telemedicine visits can be as long as you need often 30-60 minutes.  Typically, you will be able to book a same-day or next-day appointment.  You will no longer have to wait weeks or months for an appointment with your doctor.  You can also text or message through the portal directly to your doctor for quick responses.  

Yes!  While a membership gives you an advantage in priority care, we understand that this might not be the best fit for you at this time .  We do have non-membership visits that are a one-time payment, the price will depending on reason for the visit. 

Yes, your DPC membership is not an insurance plan.  Health insurance is still beneficial for emergencies (accident, surgery, childbirth, etc.), lab work, imaging, medications, and preventative health measures.  Our care can decrease medical costs associated with multiple primary care visits and decrease need for ER visits but there are always emergencies that can arise.  

There is a possibility that you may be able to save money on your insurance! Since all routine care is covered by your membership, you can switch to a "high-deductible" health plan that costs less per month.  Recently, some alternatives to traditional insurance companies have been gaining in popularity. You may actually be able to save money by joining a healthcare cost-sharing community.

No, however the initial enrollment is for 3 months (billed monthly) and then the membership switches to a month to month format. There is a $100 enrollment fee for all members.  We do ask for a 30-day notice if you are cancelling membership.