Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any additional fees?
No. There are no hidden fees, co-payments, or deductibles when it comes to the membership. Your monthly fee is a flat rate for Dr. Tages’ services. However, for services outside of the membership, such as labs, medications, imaging, etc, your insurance company may impose these.
Does this membership replace health insurance?
No. Dr. Tages’ membership program will provide you with primary care and urgent care access and services, but membership fees do not cover hospitalizations, ER visits, labs, imaging, or medications. Many patients use insurance to cover those needs.
What if I don’t have insurance?
We recommend that all patients have insurance for things like medications, imaging, specialists, hospitalizations but we understand that this is not always a realistic possibility, You are still able to be a member of Dr. Tages’ practice if you do not have insurance. In fact, this membership is a great option for those that do not have insurance but still wish to receive primary care services. We work with labs and pharmacy programs to keep out-of-pocket costs as low as possible.
How does the membership and cancellation work?
Membership is $150 per month for a twelve-month membership. There are no additional fees or co-pays for seeing Dr. Tages. There is no risk and no long-term commitment to get started! You may cancel anytime within the first month and you will only be billed for that one month. This gives you the opportunity to have your first appointment with Dr. Tages, get comfortable, and ensure that she’s a good fit for you.
What if I become sick away from home?
As a member of the practice, we will be able to send prescriptions as necessary, as well as coordinate care and securely share records as appropriate with local physicians regardless of where you are at the time.
What happens in an emergency?
In a true emergency, you should call 911. Once you have done that, you may let Dr. Tages know and she may be able to help expedite the process at the ER.
Is the membership only useful when I’m sick?
Absolutely not. Dr. Tages focuses on preventative care, wellness, and making health goals that she helps empower you to achieve. She is an integral part of your healthcare team and is with you “through sickness and in health"!
How fast are messages typically answered? What if Dr. Britt is busy?
Typically, within a few hours (during business hours). Typical primary care physicians care for thousands of patients and are therefore forced to see up to 40 patients/day. Using our membership-based system, we have less than 10% of the patients so that we have 10 times as much time per patient. Dr. Tages caps her patient load at 200.
Do you accept insurance for your visits?
No, The membership includes patient access and services that are not covered by insurance. That being said, as stated above, your labs, imaging, medications will all be covered as they normally would.
Can I use my HSA, FSA, MSA, or HRA to pay for visits?
Yes. You can pay for the membership fees out of “pre-tax” dollars from a Health Savings Account. Check with your employer ahead of time to see if your FSA,MSA, or HRA can be used for your membership expenses.