$527 in 3 Months? The Real Cost of Not Joining the UCO Membership Program

Could this be your family?

Meet Sarah and Jim, a fictional but all-too-relatable couple, based on real visits and real pricing at Urgent Care of Oconee. In just three months, their family of four spent $1,825 on common medical needs like illness, minor injuries, and wellness checks.

None of these were emergencies. All were visits that many families need every season.

If they had joined the UCO Membership Program, they could have paid just $868, saving $527 in the process.

Sarah: Uninsured and Paying the Price

Sarah is a self-employed photographer living in Watkinsville. Like many in the area, she doesn’t have health insurance and pays out of pocket when she or her kids get sick.

This spring, she visited Urgent Care of Oconee four times:

• Flu symptoms
  
  • Office visit: $150
  • Flu test: $80
  • Flu vaccine: $50
    • Total: $280
      
• UTI symptoms
  
  • Office visit: $150
  • Urinalysis: $25
    • Total: $175
      
• Sprained ankle (pickleball injury)
  
  • Office visit: $150
    
• Annual wellness exam with labs
  
  • Visit: $150
  • Labs: $75
    • Total: $225

Sarah’s total: $830

Jim: Insurance That Didn’t Help When It Mattered

Jim runs a landscaping business in Madison. He has private insurance, but with a $5,000 deductible, he still pays for almost everything unless it’s a catastrophic event.

This spring, he:

• Needed stitches for a hand injury
  
  • Office visit: $150
  • Suturing: $200
  • Suture removal: $50
    • Total: $400
      
• Had a wellness exam with labs at age 40
  
  • Visit: $150
  • Labs: $75
    • Total: $225
      

Jim’s total: $625

The Kids Got Sick Too – And It Got Expensive

• Elizabeth (12) developed a rash that wouldn’t go away.
  
  • Office visit: $150
    
• Andrew (14) had a soccer injury with swelling and pain.
  
  • Office visit: $150
  • X-ray: $70
    • Total: $220
      

Kids’ total: $370

⚠️ Total Cost for 3 Months Without Membership: $1,825

These weren’t emergencies; they were regular visits for everyday needs. Flu, infections, sports injuries, and routine exams. All important. All expensive.

Here’s What They Could Have Paid with Membership

UCO Membership Program Pricing:

• $49 per person, per month
• $150 one-time enrollment fee per person
• Paid via bank draft
• No insurance required
  

Includes:

• Unlimited visits for illness and injury
• Annual wellness exams
• Discounts on labs, imaging, and procedures
• Walk-in care 7 days a week
• Telehealth options
• Pediatric and adult care

Family Cost with UCO Membership (3 Months):

Total With Membership: $1,298

They Missed $527 in Savings

$1,825 (without membership) – $1298 (with membership) = $527 saved. They could have had unlimited visits, lab discounts, and wellness care for less than the cost of two visits per person. And they still would have had access to the same friendly, professional care at Urgent Care of Oconee.

Could This Be You? Make the Switch Before the Next Visit

• Are you uninsured like Sarah?
• Do you have a high-deductible plan like Jim’s?
• Do your kids need physicals, sick visits, or sports injury care throughout the year?

This membership was created specifically for you.

Why More Families Are Choosing UCO Membership

✅ Transparent pricing
✅ No surprise medical bills
✅ Walk-in access 7 days a week
✅ Routine care + same-day sick visits
✅ Local clinics in Athens, Watkinsville, and Madison
✅ Providers you know and trust

Start Saving Today – Don’t Wait for the Next Illness

Call us in Athens, Madison, or Watkinsville, or visit our Membership Page to enroll now.

Join the UCO Membership Program and protect your family’s health and your wallet.

The UCO Membership Program is Right for You If:

• You’re uninsured or self-employed
• You’re on a high-deductible plan
• You visit urgent care more than once a year
• You want to plan for seasonal illnesses or sports injuries
• You want affordable care for your family year-round