Healthcare options for contractors in Cincinnati

Build your care plan around what you need

SakeOf is a healthcare membership designed to make everyday care and healthcare costs easier to navigate. Instead of starting with a provider directory alone, you can consider which services fit your needs, choose providers for in-person care, and turn to Full Service advocacy when a bill needs a closer look. For larger eligible needs, voluntary community funding may be part of the process after the applicable member commitment.

The practical first step is to think about the care you expect to use: a virtual visit, ongoing primary-care support, prescriptions, counseling, or in-person evaluation or treatment. Then compare the available membership options and selected features with the calculator or Savings Guide. Services and terms depend on the features selected and active.

Use everyday-care services when they fit

Zero Copay Telemedicine is a direct-service option when selected and active. It offers a remote first step for concerns that may be appropriate for telemedicine; the clinician can advise if in-person evaluation is needed. Rx and Prescription Benefits is an optional feature with a +$10 monthly adjustment. Check its current details for information about a particular medication and any associated costs.

Mental Health and Counseling is an optional direct service with a +$6 monthly adjustment. When selected and active, it includes unlimited on-demand telephonic counseling at $0 and 24/7 access to master’s-level counseling professionals for members and eligible enrolled dependents. Up to three face-to-face counseling consultations per incident may be arranged when available. The service can support referral to an appropriate plan or local resource when more care is needed.

Virtual Primary Care is an optional direct service with a +$15 monthly adjustment. When active, it provides $0 virtual primary-care access, a dedicated physician relationship, an annual virtual wellness visit, and ongoing virtual follow-up for chronic care and medication management when clinically appropriate. Rx and Prescription Benefits, Zero Copay Telemedicine, and Mental Health and Counseling must remain active for this service tier. Compare the feature details and current requirements before selecting it.

Choose local in-person care when needed

Some care calls for an examination, testing, imaging, a specialist, or hospital services. You choose providers for in-person care. Cincinnati Health Department City of Cincinnati Primary Care lists six community health centers offering medical care and provides 513-357-7320 for appointment inquiries. Call to ask which center offers the service you need and what arrangements are currently available. The department also lists dental services. ^{www.summahealth.org}

Hamilton County Public Health lists STI/HIV testing and treatment, tuberculosis services, and Children with Medical Handicaps support at its clinic at 5050 Section Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212. Call 513-946-7610 to ask about current services and arrangements. ^{www.summahealth.org}

UC Health and TriHealth list Cincinnati-area care locations. Treat a listing as a place to begin your search: contact the provider to ask about availability, the services you need, and expected charges. When care involves multiple providers, such as a separate lab or imaging visit, ask who will bill for each part.

Ask for bill review and fair-price support

If a charge is unclear or seems unexpectedly high, SakeOf Full Service advocacy can help verify bills, review fair pricing, and support negotiation. Keep the itemized bill and related records together, then contact SakeOf promptly about the applicable process. An itemized bill is required and should include service dates, provider information, and CPT or HCPCS codes when available. SakeOf may request clinical notes, medical records, or other documentation.

For TriHealth bills, TriHealth describes financial-assistance information, application routes, and financial-counseling contacts. Contact TriHealth directly to ask about current requirements and eligibility. ^{my.clevelandclinic.org} This is a separate resource from SakeOf advocacy, so you can ask each about its own process.

Understand the process for larger eligible needs

For planned higher-cost care, contact SakeOf in advance when reasonably possible. You can ask how the applicable member commitment, bill documentation, and program rules apply before care takes place. For larger eligible events, voluntary community funding may be part of the process after the applicable member commitment. Eligibility and handling depend on the applicable program terms and review; do not assume a particular service or expense will qualify.

Keep membership active and submit complete records promptly. Complete documents should be submitted within six months of the service date. Submit balance bills, denials, or payment demands within 10 days of receiving them. If you are planning care, the calculator and Savings Guide can help you get oriented, and Jordan can help explain membership options and next steps.

Match optional features to household needs

Other optional features include maternity care (+$18 per month), chiropractic and acupuncture (+$14), physical and occupational therapy (+$11), durable medical equipment (+$7), and dental and vision discounts (+$9). Each feature has its own terms and must be selected and active to apply.

Dental and vision discounts are paid directly to participating providers at the applicable discounted rate. Discounts vary by provider and are not guaranteed at every provider. Confirm participation and the price with a provider before scheduling. For maternity care, therapy, or equipment, review the feature details and ask SakeOf how a planned service will be handled.

Take a useful next step

• Compare options: Use the calculator to consider membership features that fit your expected care needs.
• Get oriented: Read the Savings Guide and use provider search to identify providers to contact.
• Ask for help: Contact Jordan to discuss membership options and a practical next step.
• Check local access: Call Cincinnati Health Department Primary Care at 513-357-7320 or Hamilton County Public Health at 513-946-7610 to ask about the listed services and current arrangements. ^{www.summahealth.org www.summahealth.org}