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How we fund care differently to make sure everyone gets seen

At The Iris Center, we are not just delivering care. We are redesigning how it is funded.

No insurance. No gatekeeping. No memberships. Just community-supported, people-first healthcare.

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We started over for a reason.

Healthcare was never meant to be this hard to access.

We built a new model from the ground up, where care is transparent, personal, and free from insurance restrictions.

We call it the community beneficiary model because it works through people, not corporations.

What is a community beneficiary?

A community beneficiary is someone who believes in our mission and helps sustain it.

By donating $1,000 or more each year, beneficiaries help cover care for those who need it and keep pricing accessible for everyone.

This is not a membership or subscription. It is an investment in a system where people come first.

The Iris Center is a registered 501(c)(3) (pending). Donations may become tax-deductible once approved.

Why this model matters

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Transparent pricing

Know exactly what your visit will cost before you walk in.

More time with your provider

We cap our visits so every patient gets real attention.

Care for the community

Beneficiaries help us provide care to those facing financial barriers.

You don’t have to be a beneficiary to receive care—everyone is welcome, and our prices are designed to be affordable for all, regardless of income or insurance.

Clear pricing, no insurance required

At The Iris Center, you always know exactly what a visit costs. No copays. No billing games. No fine print.

30-minute visit: $35

60-minute visit: $50

Virtual 15-min visit: $20

Insurance can still be applied to labs, imaging, and prescriptions ordered by your provider. You only pay us directly for the care you receive in-office.

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“This is not charity. This is community. It is not a workaround. It is a new way forward.”

Built to last. Backed by community.

Running a nonprofit healthcare center means balancing two priorities: providing excellent care and staying financially sustainable.

We ask beneficiaries to commit for five years.

This gives us the stable foundation we need to care for patients with dignity, now and into the future.

This is how we grow stronger, together.

You belong in a better system

Whether you are hoping to receive care, thinking about supporting the work, or simply standing with us—you are part of creating something different.

Care that sees people for who they are, not what they can pay.

Care that puts community first.

There is a place for you here.