Concierge Health & Home Services

Concierge medicine is a model where you pay a monthly or annual membership fee for enhanced access to your physician: same-day or next-day appointments, direct phone and email access, longer visit times, and often proactive preventive care. It suits seniors who want a closer relationship with their doctor and priority access.

Monthly fees range from about $150 to $500+ for individual practices, with some boutique programs charging over $10,000 annually. Fees cover access and enhanced services but do not replace health insurance — you still need insurance for labs, specialists, hospitals, and medications.

The membership fee is not covered by Medicare. However, Medicare still covers medical services (office visits, labs, procedures) billed by a concierge physician who accepts Medicare. Before enrolling, confirm whether your concierge doctor accepts Medicare for services beyond the membership fee.

Many seniors find it does. Longer appointment times, proactive check-ins, and direct physician access improve medication management, care coordination with specialists, and early detection of problems. Studies suggest patients in concierge practices have lower hospitalization rates.