What Is Direct Primary Care and How Does Membership Work?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based approach to primary care. Instead of paying separately for each routine office visit, members pay a monthly fee for primary care services offered by the practice. The goal is to make it easier to build an ongoing relationship with a care team that knows your history and health goals.
What a membership can include
At Midwest Medical, membership includes primary care office visits, appropriate phone or video visits, and communication with the care team between appointments. Members can use these services for preventive checkups, common illnesses, and help managing ongoing health conditions.
Understanding the monthly cost
Midwest Medical offers adult memberships for $95 per month. Children under 18 can join for $35 per month with an enrolled parent or guardian. A family membership is $240 per month for two adults and up to three children under 18 in the same household.
What is billed separately?
Some services and items, including outside laboratory testing, medications, and certain procedure supplies, have additional charges. The practice reviews those costs before proceeding. A DPC membership is not health insurance; coverage for emergencies, hospital care, and specialist services remains important.
Is membership right for you?
If you value predictable primary care pricing and the ability to stay in touch with your care team, a membership may be worth exploring. Schedule a meet-and-greet to ask questions about the services, costs, and enrollment process.