The annual fee for my PCP option "plan" is fixed and will NOT be changed in the future:
- $1,400 for patients over 40, but under the age of 50
- $1,600 for patients over 50, but under the age of 60
- $1,800 for patients over the age of 60
- $2,600 total for married couples/domestic partners under age 60
- $2,800 for married couples/domestic partners over age 60 .
Frequently asked questions:
Specifically Not Covered : Concierge doctors typically charge a membership fee, whether medical services are performed or not. This fee is not eligible, as it is paid whether or not medical services are actually performed.
- Do I have to pay the annual fee all at once? NO. This may be paid semi-annually or annually.
- Can I get a refund if I am not satisfied? YES, but only If you have not had your annual examination. You then receive a prorated refund.
- Can an out of town family member or a visitor of mine be seen? YES. In the event that you have an out-of-town guest who may require services on an unexpected basis, they will be seen for urgent matters as if they were a member of my practice. Standard office fees apply.
- Is this concierge medicine? NO, as no patient will be forced to make a choice about staying on as a patient. Your care will continue as usual. In addition, it is priced significantly less than concierge practices in this area.
- Will you be moving? NO, I will continue to practice at Belmont Medical Associates and will continue to be part of their on call coverage for regular patients. Those on the PCP option plan will have 24 hour direct access to me by a dedicated cell phone.
- Does this impact my current insurance? NO, you continue to maintain your current insurance as before. All non-covered services will still be billed through your current insurance program.
- Is there a family rate? YES, there is a significant savings for married couples/domestic partners and even more significant savings for families with three members.
- How will this impact me if I do NOT join? Other than not being able to book the 8:00 am to 9:00 am time slot there will be no change in your actual medical care. You will still be seen as usual. Email access after regular work hours on nights and weekends that I am not on call will be dealt with the next work day.
- Is there a deadline for sign up? NO, you can sign up at anytime. The year begins on completion of the contract and the receipt of your check.
- Is your regular practice closed? YES, the practice is only open to those new patients who are interested in signing up for the PCP option of care.
Specifically Not Covered : Concierge doctors typically charge a membership fee, whether medical services are performed or not. This fee is not eligible, as it is paid whether or not medical services are actually performed.