Searching for care near me can feel confusing when you have to think about insurance, copays, and surprise bills. PassQual Health offers a different way to receive primary care: a direct-pay model. This means you pay the practice, not an insurance company, for your membership services. In this article, we explain how this model works so you can decide if it is the right choice for your family in Miami Gardens and Hialeah.
What Is Direct Primary Care?
Direct primary care is a simple model. You pay a known fee to the practice for your primary care services. In return, you have access to your doctor without depending on an insurance company to approve each step. The price is known upfront, before your visit.
This model is different from traditional health insurance. With insurance, you pay a monthly premium, and the insurer decides what is covered, how much it pays, and what paperwork is needed. With PassQual Health, you and the practice agree on the price directly. There is no middleman deciding for you.
How It Works at PassQual Health
When you join the PassQual Health membership, you pay a known fee for your primary care services. The practice does not need to wait for insurance approval to schedule your appointment. Because of this, many people find they can get an appointment sooner.
During your visit, the doctor can spend more time listening to your questions and explaining your options, because appointment time is not limited by insurance company rules. The goal is for you to understand your care plan and leave the office with clear information.
Before you enroll, the practice explains the membership price and what services it includes. You know exactly what you are paying for from day one. There are no hidden fees or fine print.
Benefits of Knowing the Price in Advance
One of the central points of this model is transparency. When you know the price before your visit, you can plan your budget without surprises. You will not receive a bill weeks later with charges you did not expect.
Also, because scheduling does not depend on insurance approval, the process for booking an appointment tends to be more direct. This can help people with busy work schedules who need flexibility to see their doctor.
Many patients value seeing the same doctor at every visit. This can help build a trusting relationship over time, because the doctor knows your history and your past questions.
What This Model Does Not Replace
It is important to state this clearly: PassQual Health is not health insurance. The direct-care membership does not replace insurance for hospitalization, specialist care, or medical emergencies. If you need surgery, hospital admission, or emergency care, you will need separate health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, depending on your situation.
We recommend that people considering this model keep some form of insurance coverage for serious or unexpected situations. The PassQual Health membership is designed to complement that coverage, not replace it. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 right away.
Who Is This Model For?
This model may interest adults ages 30 to 64 who live or work in Miami Gardens and Hialeah and who are looking for a simpler way to manage their primary care. It may be helpful for people who value knowing the price in advance and who want more time with their doctor during each visit.
It can also be a good option for people who already have health insurance for hospitalization and specialists but who want a closer, more direct relationship with a primary care doctor for their day-to-day care.
Who Provides Care at the Practice
Dr. Hendry Pascual sees patients at the PassQual Health practice in Miami Gardens. He holds Florida medical license number ME143678. Dr. Pascual is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, completed his residency at UCLA, and holds the CHCQM-PHYADV certification. These credentials reflect years of medical training and an ongoing commitment to the quality of care he provides his patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PassQual Health health insurance? No. PassQual Health is not health insurance. It is a direct-pay model for primary care services. It does not replace insurance for hospitalization, specialists, or medical emergencies.
Can I use my insurance in addition to the membership? Yes. Many people keep their health insurance for hospitalization, specialists, and emergencies, and use the PassQual Health membership for their day-to-day primary care.
How long does it take to get an appointment? The goal of the direct-pay model is to offer faster appointments, because the practice does not depend on insurance approval to schedule. Exact times can vary based on practice availability.
Do I need to change doctors if I already have insurance? Not necessarily. You can keep your current doctor for specialists and use the PassQual Health membership for your primary care, based on what fits your needs.
Where is the practice located? The practice is located in Miami Gardens and also serves people from Hialeah and nearby areas.
PassQual Health | 18706 NW 67th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33015 | (786) 677-9922 | https://passqual.com
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PassQual Membership: This agreement is not health insurance and the health care provider will not file any claims against the patient’s health insurance policy or plan for reimbursement of any health care services covered by the agreement. This agreement does not qualify as minimum essential coverage to satisfy the individual shared responsibility provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 26 U.S.C. s. 5000A. This agreement is not workers’ compensation insurance and does not replace an employer’s obligations under chapter 440. It does not cover: emergency care, hospitalization, specialist care, prescription drug coverage, third-party services, specialty and chronic-disease medications (member price). It is available to self-pay patients with no active Medicare, Medicaid, marketplace, employer or commercial coverage for the covered services.
Frequently asked questions
¿PassQual Health es un seguro médico?
No. PassQual Health no es un seguro médico. Es un modelo de pago directo por servicios de atención primaria. No reemplaza el seguro para hospitalización, especialistas o emergencias médicas.
¿Puedo usar mi seguro además de la membresía?
Sí. Muchas personas mantienen su seguro médico para hospitalización, especialistas y emergencias, y usan la membresía de PassQual Health para su atención primaria del día a día.
¿Cuánto tiempo toma conseguir una cita?
El objetivo del modelo de pago directo es ofrecer citas más rápidas, porque el consultorio no depende de la aprobación de una aseguradora para agendar. Los tiempos exactos pueden variar según la disponibilidad del consultorio.
¿Dónde queda el consultorio?
El consultorio está en Miami Gardens y atiende también a personas de Hialeah y áreas cercanas.
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PassQual Health
18706 NW 67th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33015
(786) 677-9922 · https://passqual.com