$180 per year - Adults 26+ | $25 per year - children 0-25 years

Sound Family Health Membership

Why Is Sound Family Health a Complete Membership Practice?

Sound Family Health was founded in April 2009 with a clear mission: to deliver the highest quality care while always putting our patients first. From day one, our dedicated team of providers and support staff has been committed to going the extra mile—often behind the scenes—to help patients navigate the complexities of the broader healthcare system.

Over the years, America’s healthcare landscape has shifted significantly. Independent primary care providers like us have faced declining insurance reimbursements, rising administrative burdens, and the increasing costs of unfunded service mandates. These challenges have forced many independent physicians to join large hospital-based organizations—often at the expense of autonomy and personalized care.

At Sound Family Health, we chose a different path. To remain independent and continue providing patient-centered care, we adopted a membership-based model—a sustainable solution that allows us to offer a higher level of service without being limited by traditional insurance constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to join the Complete Membership to become a patient?

Yes. All new patients are required to join the SFH Complete Membership. Your membership begins once your application is accepted, and your annual fee is collected. Each year, you’ll receive a renewal notice in your designated “renewal month,” with payment due by the last day of that month.

What is the cost of membership?

  • Ages 0–25: $25 per year

  • Ages 26 and older: $180 per year

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time if you're not satisfied with the services provided.

  • If cancellation occurs within 90 days of enrollment or renewal, a prorated refund will be issued.

Can the practice cancel my membership?

Yes. Sound Family Health may terminate your membership with 30 days’ written notice under the following circumstances:

  • Non-payment of the membership fee by the due date

  • Failure to comply with insurance or clinic policies

  • Inappropriate behavior or repeated missed appointments

In these cases, membership fees are not refundable.

Will SFH still bill my insurance?

Yes. We will continue to bill your insurance for covered services. You remain responsible for any applicable copays and deductibles. The membership is separate from your insurance coverage and helps us provide services not reimbursed by insurers.

Do I still need health insurance?

Yes. SFH Membership is not a substitute for health insurance. While we welcome both insured and self-pay patients, we strongly recommend maintaining insurance coverage for emergencies, hospital care, and specialty services not provided by our practice.

Will my insurance cover the membership fee?

No. Health insurance plans do not reimburse or cover membership fees. Payment must be made directly to Sound Family Health.

Should I join if I’m healthy?

Absolutely. SFH focuses on preventive care—including wellness exams, screenings, and early detection of health issues—to help keep you healthy and avoid future problems.

What does SFH Complete Membership include?

Your membership allows us to offer personalized services that go beyond traditional insurance coverage, including:

  • Same-day appointments

  • Secure text communication

  • Extended visits for multiple concerns

  • Health and wellness newsletters

  • Assistance scheduling specialty care

  • Prescription refills and phone triage

  • Completion of administrative forms

  • Gold Cross membership, which includes:

    • Nutrition counseling

    • Life coaching

    • Travel insurance assistance

    • Hotel bookings and concierge services

For a full breakdown of membership features, please see the "Benefits and Services" section below.

SFH Membership Benefits and Services

These additional benefits and services are over and above the services covered by insurances.

  • SFH Membership allows your physician to have time slots built into their schedules for same day, acute needed appointments. These are on a first come, first serve scheduling basis, and are not always guaranteed. It’s recommended to contact us in the morning should you need to schedule.

  • SFH Membership allows you to communicate with the office staff and your provider via a secure texting platform, should you choose to use it. This is great for quick questions, scheduling appointments, requesting medication refills, and uploading medical pictures to our staff. 

  • SFH Membership allows you to schedule extended (longer) appointments when you have multiple concerns or conditions to discuss. This is different than an annual physical or wellness exam. Please request an extended appointment when scheduling, should you need to. 

  • Sound Family Health sends out quarterly newsletters with various health and clinic related information. This correspondence keeps members up to date with important information so you can make the best health decisions for you and your family. 

  • SFH Membership allows our staff to help with coordination of specialty appointments and radiology studies. This is dependent upon whether the specialty office allows scheduling through our office staff or directly with the patient. 

  • SFH Membership allows for phone communications (different than Telemedicine services) including treatment recommendations for non-complicated problems. This tends to be based upon your medical history and the current problem. This is especially beneficial for those who may be traveling or are out of town.  

  • SFH Membership strives to provide you with a years’ worth of refills for your prescription medications. This is dependent upon certain factors including the class of medication, your diagnoses, and your compliance with office visits. 

  • SFH Membership allows our office staff to complete different administrative forms for you without an office visit, when appropriate. Some of the forms included may be life insurance forms, FMLA, jury duty excusals, school athletic participation forms, disabled parking renewal forms, and medication appeals. Completion of these forms is not covered by your insurance.

  • Some of the benefits and services provided to SFH members are provided by Gold Cross USA. Gold Cross USA is the tradename of the American Association of Healthcare System Users and Medicos (AAHSUM LLC.). Your membership in Gold Cross/AAHSUM has been purchased by the Practice and is provided to you as part of Your SFH COMPLETE Membership, at no additional cost to you. If your Membership in the Practice is terminated for any reason, you will have the option to continue your membership in Gold Cross by paying a membership fee directly to Gold Cross. However, some gold Cross benefits are necessarily delivered with the assistance of the Practice and may not be available to you if you are not a SFH COMPLETE member. Specific benefits provided by Gold Cross via member page login (www.goldcrossusa.com): 

    Nutrition - My Food Planet “Your food and fitness concierge" - Priority access and exclusive benefits 

    Life Coaching - The Coaches Bureau "Online life coaching and spiritual direction" - Priority access and exclusive benefits 

    Travel Insurance - "Member savings on award winning travel insurance" - Discounted travel insurance rates 

    Hotel Bookings - "Exclusive offers at the world’s finest hotels" - Negotiated rates with up to 30% savings over other hotel booking brokers 

    Ask A Concierge - "Find and book curated products and services" - Priority access and bookings for Airport Lounges, fitness experiences, spa packages, car services and more 

 Accepted Insurance

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE - We accept most major commercial insurances. If you do not see it above call us to find out more. NOTE: We only take Kaiser’s Access Plan

STATE INSURANCE - We ONLY ACCEPT United Healthcare Community Plan. If you have any other plan, you CAN NOT be seen in our office.

CASH PAY - We do accept cash payment for visits. Payment is due at the time of check in. For rates call our office today.