Navigating healthcare systems without insurance

Not having insurance can make healthcare feel intimidating. But it should never mean you go without the care you need.

At The Iris Center, we built a model that removes insurance as a gatekeeper. Office visits are priced clearly and affordably, so you know exactly what you are paying—and why.

Outside of our center, navigating healthcare without insurance can be challenging, but not impossible. Many nonprofit clinics offer sliding scale pricing. Some lab services and pharmacies offer direct-pay discounts. And community health organizations often provide connections to lower-cost care options.

When possible, always ask for costs upfront. Keep records of your care. And seek out clinics like ours, where transparency and dignity are part of the care itself.

You deserve healthcare that does not require perfect paperwork to access.