Pricing

We see Sanctuary Family Medicine as a partnership between you and us.

If you are in financial need, we plan to offer reduced pricing per month, which we are estimating to be $65/month per person. We will need to determine how many reduced cost memberships we can offer as we get going.

If you are in a more stable financial situation and can afford to pay more than $85/month, we invite you to consider doing so--every member who can pay above the standard monthly fee helps support those who need assistance.

An Illustrated diagram of Sanctuary Family Medicine's tiered pricing system. There are three cards displayed; Tier 3 at $100 labeled Field, Tier 2 at $85 labeled Bouquet, and Tier 1 at $65 labeled Flower. Each tier has bullet points describing possible financial conditions that are relevant to each tier. Tier 3: "I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own my home or property or I rent a higher-end property. I own or lease a car. I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs. I have reliable access to health care. I have access to financial savings, family wealth and/or resources in times of need. I have an expendable** income. I can always buy new items. I can afford multiple vacations or take time off for leisure." Tier 2: "I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I have daily reliable transportation I am employed. I have access to health care. I might have access to financial savings. I have some expendable income. I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others. I can take time off either for sickness or leisure and am still able to pay next month’s bills. I can travel annually without financial burden.". Tier 1: "I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them. I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs. I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing. I do not have a car or have limited access to a car and gas. I am unemployed, underemployed, or have been denied work due to incarceration history. I qualify for public aid including food stamps & health care. I am supporting children, elders or other dependents. I have no access to savings. I have no or very limited expendable income. I rarely buy new items beacuse I am unable to afford them. I cannot afford a vacation or take time off without financial burden.". There is a label on the left side that says Financial Privilege and there is a label below the cards that says Personal Financial Experience. There is a description below that label that states: "*BASIC NEEDS include food, housing, and transportation. **ECPENDABLE INCOME might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or concert. buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc. This framework was originally created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk | www.wortsandcunning.com with additions from Britt Hawthorne | www.embraceequity.org The original image was modified by Monsoon to fit SFM’s brand guidelines | www.monsoonseason.com"

This is a nice way to identify where you might find yourself: in this model, Tier 1 would include folks who may need assistance and Tier 3 would include folks who may be able to support others.

Each new member for the practice will need to pay a one-time $100 application and enrollment fee.

Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care is a model which operates outside of the typical insurance system. Rather than contracting with insurance, paying co-pays, and asking for insurance authorizations, Direct Primary Care works on a direct connection between the patient and the practice.

Patients agree to pay a monthly membership fee, and in return receive all their primary care services under one roof without additional costs for visits during the year. This means that people who do not have health insurance can receive care for much less than they would pay for Emergency Department or repeated urgent care visits, and have access to discounted lab tests and in-office tests.

Folks who do have insurance but who value this model of care and the individualized attention we can offer, can pay the monthly fee, and tests, medicines and other services can be covered by medical insurance.

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Direct Primary Care allows members to be able to predict their healthcare costs and to partner with us to keep out-of-pocket costs low. It also allows for increased privacy for DPC patients, since there is no outside billing needed.

There may be small costs for in-office testing (strep test, urine testing, etc.) and for medications dispensed at the office. Lab tests can be billed to patients' insurance, if that is what folks prefer, or will be charged at LabCorp's cash pay rates. These lab costs would be paid at the time of the lab collection, and are usually much less than folks would be charged through their insurance.

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Since Direct Primary Care practices are supported by their members, we do not depend on co-pays with each visit to keep the doors open. This means that we can offer much better access than traditional practices. We can spend more time with each visit--30 or even 60 minute visits are standard. We will also keep slots available every day for same-day and urgent care visits so that you will not need to wait for care or spend extra money.

We can also meet you where you need us: in person, over video virtual visits, over the telephone, or even by text or secure portal messages.

This model gives you the flexibility you may need to take good care of yourself!

Direct Primary Care is not health insurance, and it will not cover any sub-specialty care, emergency care, surgeries or hospitalizations. We encourage all patients to consider catastrophic insurance coverage for these unexpected (and expensive!) medical costs.