What If I’m Retiring Soon and Will Lose DPC Coverage?

If you’re planning to retire in the next year or two and will lose access to the DPC through your employer, it can make sense to maintain a relationship with your current PCP during the transition.

Many members in this situation:

• Use the DPC as their primary source of care while they have it to take advantage of longer visits, lower costs, and better access.
• Keep seeing their PCP periodically so the relationship remains active for when their coverage changes.
• Transfer records back to their PCP closer to retirement to ensure continuity of care.

This hybrid approach works well — DPC can improve your healthcare experience now, while keeping your current PCP ensures a smooth handoff later.