The Sanitas Care Program offers a unique healthcare membership currently available to residents of Florida, designed to provide comprehensive primary, preventive, and urgent care services. This membership model focuses on making healthcare more accessible and manageable, especially for individuals with ongoing health conditions. While the membership covers a wide range of services, it’s important to understand that some situations may involve additional costs, such as specialized labs, certain vaccines, or more complex procedures. Rest assured, the Sanitas Care team is committed to transparency and will guide you through any potential expenses.
What’s Included in Your Monthly Sanitas Care Membership?
Your Sanitas Care membership fee unlocks access to a robust suite of healthcare services, ensuring you have the support you need to stay healthy. Here’s a detailed look at the benefits:
- Unlimited Primary Care Visits: Access both in-person and telehealth consultations with primary care physicians whenever you need. Enjoy the convenience of same or next-day appointment availability, ensuring timely medical attention.
- Urgent Care Services: Receive coverage for urgent care center visits up to two times per calendar year. This provides a safety net for unexpected health issues that require prompt attention but are not emergencies.
- Essential In-Office Labs and Diagnostics: Benefit from select basic laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and treatments performed directly in the clinic. This includes, but isn’t limited to, EKGs, X-rays, ultrasounds, urinalysis, minor laceration repair, abscess drainage, and strep tests.* These on-site services streamline your care and reduce the need for external referrals for common diagnostic needs.
- Annual Flu Vaccination: Protect yourself from seasonal influenza with an annual flu shot, administered at no additional cost to members. Preventive care is a key component of the Sanitas Care program.
- Comprehensive Primary Care Services: Take advantage of a wide array of primary care services designed to manage your overall health. This includes pre-operative exams, diabetes and hypertension management, personalized wellness planning, weight management programs, comprehensive physical exams, smoking cessation support, and chronic illness management. Sanitas Care is equipped to be your partner in long-term health and wellness.
- Extended Access and Communication: Connect with your doctor and care team seven days a week via phone and secure messaging. This ensures you have continuous support and can address health concerns promptly, even outside of traditional office hours.
Transparent Pricing and Potential Additional Costs
Sanitas Care is dedicated to clear and upfront pricing. Your monthly membership fee covers the extensive services listed above. However, it’s important to be aware that members may be responsible for costs associated with certain routine vaccinations, specialized laboratory work, and advanced imaging that are not included in the core membership offerings. Medication costs are also the member’s responsibility. The Sanitas Care team is proactive in helping you understand and navigate any potential out-of-pocket expenses.
Navigating External Services and Medication Costs
Should your care require services outside of the Sanitas Care network, the team is committed to finding cost-effective solutions, especially if you are without insurance coverage that can be billed for these external services. Similarly, when prescriptions are necessary, Sanitas Care will collaborate with you to identify the most affordable options for filling your medications, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible and budget-friendly.
*For a detailed list of services included in the membership agreement, please refer to this link or contact a medical center directly.
