Income + Resource Based Pricing
There are four different payment tiers. To learn which tier your family would be in, please complete the application process. Instructions can be found in the expandable boxes to the right of this section. Please read all three boxes.
Chart A (below) will help you understand the costs for services in each tier. Chart B will help you explore out which tier your family’s income may qualify you for (after a review of income and resources by our team).
Please feel free to call or email us for support in figuring out your family’s payment tier.
Learn more about why we offer Income-Based Pricing.
1. Application Process
If you need help, please call and we will be happy to help you over the phone or to set up an in-person appointment. If you have paystubs or taxes ready, the application usually takes 15 minutes. You may also mail or email your documentation in and we will get back to you within one week with your payment tier.
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- For families applying for tiers 1-3: Complete our Reduced Rate Application. Before beginning to use our services, we will also ask to see a copy of your last year’s income tax return or 4 consecutive pay stubs (for all people contributing to household costs) to verify your income and resources.
- For tier 4, no documentation is required.
2. Please Read Before Submitting Application
3. Don’t qualify? Look at these creative funding ideas!
For Funding Prenatal and Postpartum Education, Wellness Services and Medical Supports Not Covered by Insurance
1. Baby Shower and Registry Requests
In spite of all the gifts we often receive for a baby shower, babies have very few material needs. More than anything else, they need healthy parents to care for them. Ask your friends to support your healthy transition into parenthood by adding items such as wellness services (acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, physical therapy), doula support, educational classes, homebirth midwifery, healthy postpartum meals, etc. to your registry.
2. Goods to Barter?
Perhaps you, your family or friends produce goods that could be bartered for services.
3. Silent Auctions | Fundraising
Individual or business donations of goods to sell online or at events are often effective fundraisers.
4. Baby Support Dinner Parties
Host (or have a friend host) a small dinner for friends. Invite each friend to bring one service or product to sell. Ask each friend to purchase one service/product, and donate the money “to the health of the new family.”
5. Direct Asks
Ask friends and family directly for donations to support your growing family.
6. Other ideas that have worked for you?
Please email and let us know so we can share with other families!
Cost of Services by Tier (Chart A)
| Service | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Classes | ||||
| 7-week Birthing Series | $50-100 | $125-175 | $200–300 | $375* |
| 3-hour Childbirth Education Workshop | $20 | $40 | $50–65 | $75 |
| 5-week Infant Massage Series | $25 | $50 | $85 | $125 |
| 2.5 hour Private Childbirth Education | n/a | n/a | n/a | $140 |
| * $350 when registered 30 days in advance. | ||||
| Yoga & Fitness Classes | ||||
| Individual Class | $2 | $5 | $10 | $16 |
| Individual Parent + Baby Class | $2 | $5 | $12 | $18 |
| 10-class card (3 month expiration) | $20 | $45 | $100 | $140 |
| 20-class card (3 month expiration) | $40 | $95 | $200 | $240 |
| Monthly Unlimited | n/a | n/a | n/a | $80 |
| 6-week Series | $20 | $30 | $60 | $96 |
| 8-week Series | $30 | $40 | $80 | $125 |
| Monthly Unlimited Membership** | n/a | n/a | n/a | $80 |
| ** 6 month auto-pay contract. Unlimited weekly yoga + fitness classes and 10% off all bodywork and education workshops. | ||||
| Massage Therapy | Thai Massage | ||||
| 60 Minute Massage | $35 | $45 | $75 | $95 |
| 90 Minute Massage | $50 | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| 120 Minute Thai Massage | n/a | n/a | n/a | $165 |
| 5-week Infant Massage Series | $25 | $50 | $85 | $125 |
| Private Infant Massage Class | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Doula Support | ||||
| Birth Doula | $100–300 | $300–450 | $600–850 | $1,200 |
| Postpartum Doula 2-hour intake | $30 | $40–50 | $60–80 | $100 |
| Postpartum Doula Hourly (4 hour minimum) | $15 | $15–18 | $20–30 | $35 |
| Postpartum Overnight (9–10 hours***) | $80 | $100–150 | $175–275 | $315 |
| *** Includes time before and after family sleep to connect with family and gather info about current needs | ||||
| Support Groups | $2 | $6 | $12 | $18 |
Income Guidelines (Chart B)
(To determine your tier, Open Circle staff will evaluate both income and resources. When applying, include income information and documentation from anyone contributing money to living expenses.)
| Number of Family Members (including baby in womb) | ≤100% FPL (Tier 1) | ≤138% FPL (Tier 2) | ≤250% FPL (Tier 3) | >250% FPL (Tier 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By Annual Income | ||||
| 1 | $12,490 | $17,236 | $31,225 | |
| 2 | $16,910 | $23,336 | $42,275 | |
| 3 | $21,330 | $29,435 | $53,325 | |
| 4 | $25,750 | $35,535 | $64,375 | |
| 5 | $30,170 | $41,635 | $75,425 | |
| 6 | $34,590 | $47,734 | $86,475 | |
| 7 | $39,010 | $53,834 | $97,525 | |
| 8 | $43,430 | $59,933 | $108,575 | |
| By Monthly Income | ||||
| 1 | $1,041 | $1,436 | $2,602 | |
| 2 | $1,409 | $1,945 | $3,523 | |
| 3 | $1,778 | $2,453 | $4,444 | |
| 4 | $2,146 | $2,961 | $5,365 | |
| 5 | $2,514 | $3,470 | $6,285 | |
| 6 | $2,883 | $3,978 | $7,206 | |
| 7 | $3,251 | $4,486 | $8,127 | |
| 8 | $3,619 | $4,994 | $9,048 | |