Preferred Primary Care Network
Whole Foods Market has partnered with locally recognized health systems to give Whole Health Plan participants access to a supportive community of primary care.
The Preferred Primary Care Network is a curated network of primary care providers invested in your healthcare outcomes and offered at little to no cost.
Who is Eligible?
- Full-time Whole Foods Market Team Members in select markets have the option to enroll in the Whole Health Plan. This plan provides the Team Member and their covered dependents access to the Preferred Primary Care Network.
- If you have questions about being eligible for this benefit, please call your Health Resource Coordinator at 844-380-4554.
Who are the Preferred Primary Care Network Providers?
What you can expect from Preferred Primary Care Network Providers:
- Committed to building a trusting and healing relationship with you by being available, approachable, easily accessible, and invested in your healthcare outcomes.
- Participants in the Preferred Network offer enhanced benefits when you utilize their services to support access to primary care services. Note: Not all primary care providers in the Preferred Network are in the Preferred Primary Care Network.
- Fully licensed and board-certified in one of these categories or specialties:
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- General Practice
- Adolescent Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
- Offer proactive and patient-centered treatment plans that seamlessly integrate with other Preferred Network specialists, hospitals, and Core of Care providers (like Headspace and Hinge Health).
- Practice at preferred medical group locations within the Preferred Network.
- Work closely with your Health Resource Coordinator to align your medical treatment with your health and wellness goals.
Benefits of choosing a Preferred Primary Care Network Provider:
- See respected, fully licensed, and board-certified quality providers offering proactive, patient-centered care within your neighborhood
- Save time through more integrated and coordinated care
- Save even more money
- Personal Wellness Account (PWA) participants receive free primary care and preventive care visits at all Preferred Primary Care Network locations and free virtual urgent care with MDLIVE.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) participants receive significant cost savings on primary care services at all Preferred Primary Care Network locations and virtual urgent care services with MDLIVE. These services are free to HSA participants after the deductible is met.
- Receive primary care that integrates with your health and wellness goals and offers you guidance around nutrition, weight loss, stress, sleep management, and more.
Finding a Provider in the Preferred Primary Care Network
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Team Members with access to the Preferred Primary Care Network can search for their participating primary care provider by market. To find an in-network provider or cost estimates for services, log in to your Member Portal and utilize the Find a Provider search tool.
If you still have questions, call your Health Resource Coordinator at
844-380-4554.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Whole Health Plan different from other health plans?
The Whole Health Plan is designed for better member outcomes at a lower cost while improving your overall experience. It is a personal, convenient, and integrated health plan that enables Team Members to make better-informed health and wellness decisions by partnering with committed, trusted providers and supportive, knowledgeable coordinators for a seamless, consistent, and value-driven experience. The Whole Health Plan is committed to providing Team Members with access to cost-effective, appropriate care that improves their health.
How does the Whole Health Plan add value to my healthcare experience?
The Whole Health Plan addresses healthcare values by reducing care costs through the Preferred Primary Care Network and providing access to an integrated team of professionals committed to empowering Team Members throughout their healthcare journey. The Whole Health Plan's value comes from delivering fully integrated, high-quality, cost-effective care and services to Team Members.
How does the Whole Health Plan help Team Members control and minimize their costs?
The Whole Health Plan enables Team Members to control and minimize costs with a $0 deductible for services and a $0 out-of-pocket maximum when Preferred Primary Care Providers provide care. In addition, Preferred Primary Care Network Provider visits are always free, from annual exams to regular and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Team Members can take advantage of significantly reduced preventive and chronic medication costs with expanded benefits for Preferred Primary Care Network Provider relationships.
Please note the difference between PWA and HSA benefits:
PWA members receive FREE primary medical care at all Preferred Primary Care Network locations. HSA members receive free preventive care; all other services are subject to deductible and receive free care after the deductible is met.
What services are included in the plan and provided at no cost to me?
Team Members have free access to a Health Resource Coordinator to save time, coordinate care, and help them maximize their Whole Health Plan benefits.
What is my Core of Care?
The Whole Health Plan has a unique approach to providing Team Members with an integrated medical and wellness experience. Your Core of Care is a partnership designed to deliver revolutionary healthcare to Team Members and their dependents. This team includes you, your Preferred Primary Care Network Provider, and your Health Resource Coordinator working together to provide lifestyle-focused, evidence-based, patient-centered medical care.