No, but we strongly recommend that you carry health insurance to provide coverage for services not performed in our office and not covered in the membership fee. Outside of our office, you will still be responsible for charges, such as hospital bills, medications, diagnostic procedures, laboratory test performed at other laboratories, and consultations with other providers we may refer you to. Traditional fee-for-service or preferred provider organization (PPO) plans tend to work best with Direct Care – this allows you to schedule appointments with specialists that do not require your primary care physician to be in their network. We suggest that you discuss your coverage needs with your insurance provider.
Do I need medical insurance if I join Edmonds Health Clinic Direct Care?