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Direct Primary Care Arrives in Utah November 23, 2014, 2:01 pmWhat if the doctor stopped taking insurance? No more hassles or costs associated with benefits or coverage determination, eligibility, collecting co-pays, deductibles, or paying a billing staff to chase the money for the doctor. With a direct primary care model, doctors can focus on their patient's care more than ever before, at a surprisingly low cost. The cost to go "direct" is transparent, usually a monthly membership or a flat fee for the visit. Membership costs vary, from $25 to as high as $199 per month for one person. The fee can also vary based on the member's age. Most groups charge a minimal one-time sign-up fee as well. Zenith Direct Care (www.zdirect.care), with participating clinics in Riverton, Saratoga Springs, and soon in Lehi, offers a membership that covers the majority of primary care services. Their monthly rates are tiered based on age: children are $9.95, Adults 18 to 39 are $49.95, Adults 40 to 64 are $69.95, and Adults 65 and older are $89.95 per month. The folks at Zenith Direct Care are careful to stress that members should have a low-cost (high deductible) insurance plan to cover catastrophic health events. Pairing a low-priced membership with low-priced catastrophic insurance typically results in savings between 25 - 35% over the cost of a single traditional insurance plan. In an Obamacare world of forced health insurance, that's good news! The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2025 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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