Community Supported Healthcare

In a nutshell, Community Supported Healthcare program allows people to pay what they can afford on a monthly basis. The program is patient supported, so your contributions enable us to provide affordable health care for everyone, regardless of income. There is an initial visit charge for everyone on the plan (a reduced rate). Then, you decide how much you can pay per month for a 6 month commitment.  Patients who can pay more than the suggested rate may be happy to know that they are supporting someone who cannot pay as much. Please explore the links below to review the terms and to see if the CSH is right for you.

Appointments:
You can see Dr. Cowan and/or a Food Consultant as often as you need. Your monthly payment covers all office visits and phone consultations regardless of location.

Medicines:
Medicines are not included on the CSH.  We do have a  Medicine Support Fund if you would like to help a community member with a serious illness.

Rates:
Initial appointments are a flat rate of $250 for adults and $200 for children (all members of the family will need to pay the initial rate for their first appointment).  The suggested monthly rate is $75* per adult–children are free if an adult is on the plan.  If you can afford more per month, please pay more.  If you can’t meet the suggested rate, please pay less, within the sliding scale of $50-$100.  You may reduce your rate to $35-$75 after 6 months if needed. If you are already a patient, you can start any time with monthly payments with no initial cost.  To view the regular rates, click on the “Read All About the CSH” link below.

*The CSH is not a payment plan, but more like an insurance plan.  Although it does tend to be more economical, we ask you to move from the intention of a community effort rather than “the cheaper way to go” when deciding your contribution.

Insurance forms can be provided only once a month showing your monthly rate. Please note that the plan automatically renews unless you cancel.

Read More Details About the CSH

CSH FAQS

Enrollment Form