Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers Rhode Island residents an alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare. With 8 providers across 4 cities, patients can find affordable monthly membership plans that cover primary care services without copays or deductibles. Monthly membership plans range from $85 to $125, with an average of $102 per month. DPC practices typically offer longer appointments, same-day or next-day availability, direct physician access via phone or text, and transparent pricing without insurance billing.
Across the 4 practices we track in Rhode Island, the average DPC membership runs $102 per month, with plans ranging from $85 to $125. 4 of those practices (100%) are currently accepting new patients. 4 offer telehealth visits, useful for residents in rural counties or for follow-up care between in-person appointments. Coverage now reaches 4 Rhode Island cities, so most patients can find a DPC option within driving distance. At $102/mo, the typical Rhode Island DPC membership sits above the national average of $91/mo.
Regulatory note for Rhode Island: Rhode Island does not currently have a DPC-specific statute; practices operate under the state's general medical practice framework.
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Across the 4 DPC practices we track in Rhode Island, the average membership is about $102 per month. Plans range from $85 to $125 per month. The fee covers unlimited primary care with no copays.
Connectedly Health lists 8 Direct Primary Care providers across 4 practices in 4 cities in Rhode Island.
Yes — 4 of the DPC practices we track in Rhode Island are currently accepting new patients. Each listing shows its current status so you can find one taking members near you.
Yes. Since January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care membership fees are qualified medical expenses under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, so you can pay them tax-free from a Health Savings Account. If the membership is $150 a month or less for one person ($300 for a plan covering more than one), you also keep the right to contribute to your HSA while enrolled; above that, an HSA can still pay the fee, but you cannot contribute for the months you are enrolled. You still need an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan to contribute, and FSA or HRA reimbursement depends on the rules of your plan.
Direct Primary Care covers everyday primary care, but most members still keep a high-deductible or catastrophic insurance plan (or a health sharing plan) for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist care. DPC handles routine and preventive visits; insurance covers the big, unexpected costs.
All 8 direct primary care providers in Rhode Island are verified against the U.S. federal NPPES (National Provider Identifier) registry maintained by CMS.
Our direct primary care guidance draws on the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and DPC Frontier.
Reviewed by the Connectedly Health Editorial Team · Last updated August 30, 2026. Editorial standards & how we verify providers.