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💰 The Cost Savings

Compared to Traditional Employee Covered Insurance, Direct Care typically saves:

• $500–$1,200 per employee annually (single coverage)
• $2,500–$4,000 per family annually

Employees also benefit from savings in:


• Deductibles ($1,500–$5,000 annually)
• Copays($200-$600 annually)
• Plus same-day care access, 365 days per year

TIERED DIRECT CARE COVERAGE OPTIONS

🔹 Tier I

Urgent Care Coverage

Same-day evaluation for illness and injury, reducing unnecessary ER visits.

Ideal For:
• Small employers
• Individuals needing acute care access
• Businesses wanting ER diversion

🔹 Tier II

Urgent Care & Primary Care Coverage

Preventive care, chronic condition management, and easy clinician access.

Ideal For:
• Employers seeking continuity of care
• Diabetes, hypertension, and chronic condition oversight
• Reduced outside specialist dependency

Bundle Discounts:

Various tiers available for >10 employees, >25 employees and >50 employees.

Direct Care is not traditional insurance and does not cover hospital or emergency department visits. Catastrophic coverage is recommended in conjunction with Direct Care services, but still result in substantially lower costs than traditional insurance.

🔹 Tier III

Urgent , Primary & Orthopedic Care Coverage

Direct musculoskeletal expertise for joint pain, sprains, strains, and overuse injuries.

Includes:
• Same-day injury evaluation
• In-house X-ray & Ultrasound
• Joint injections
• Carpal tunnel & trigger finger procedures
• Reduced referral delays

Best For:
• Physical labor workforce
• Manufacturing & industrial teams
• High injury risk workplaces

🔹 Tier IV

Comprehensive Orthopedic & Performance Care

Advanced options focused on keeping employees fit for work with minimal recovery time.

Includes everything in Tier III PLUS:

• Shockwave Therapy
• Scrambler Therapy
• PRP & regenerative options
• Tenex procedures
• Carpal tunnel release
• Trigger finger release
• Advanced pain management options (Iovera, PNS, etc.)

Designed For:
• High-performance teams
• Employers wanting reduced worker’s comp exposure
• Companies prioritizing workforce longevity

Request Direct Primary Care Subscription

Direct Primary Care & Workforce Healthcare Subscriptions

Predictable healthcare costs. Reduced ER visits. Increased productivity.

Why Direct Primary Care?

East Columbia Urgent Care offers a subscription-based healthcare model for individuals, families, and businesses seeking:

✔ Same-day access to care
✔ Reduced emergency room utilization
✔ Transparent monthly pricing
✔ On-site imaging & procedures
✔ Advanced orthopedic expertise
✔ Minimal downtime for employees

WHAT EMPLOYERS GAIN

• Lower ER utilization
• Reduced absenteeism
• Faster return-to-work
• On-site imaging
• Reduced worker’s comp costs
• Fewer referral delays
• Controlled healthcare spending
• Local physician-led oversight

East Columbia Urgent Care & Ortho

Location

1250 Columbia Ave E, Suite B

Battle Creek, MI 49014

Areas we serve - East Columbia Urgent Care provides telehealth & walk-in medical care, X-rays, labs, ultrasound, orthopedic injury treatment, laceration repair, and sports/work physicals for patients in Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Township, Harper Creek, Lakeview, Marshall, and surrounding West Michigan communities.

 

Contact

admin@eastcolumbiauc.com

Phone (269) 883-6052 Prompt 1

Fax (877) 796-1484

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