Below are answers to common questions about our care model, membership structure, and clinical approach.
How does pricing work? Our membership is a flat monthly rate
Why do I need to complete intake paperwork and registration before my appointment? Completing intake paperwork and registration before your visit allows us to thoroughly review your medical history and prepare for your appointment.
Is my appointment confirmed when I select a date and time?
Selecting a date and time reserves availability; however, appointments are not confirmed until intake paperwork and registration (including payment info) are completed. The deadline is 24 hours prior to appointment. The deadline ensures we have adequate time to carefully review your information in advance
Will I be charged as soon as I register? No. You will not be charged at the time you register. During registration, you will be asked to select a start date, which should be set to the date of your first appointment. Your membership fee is charged on that start date, not at the time you complete the paperwork. This allows you to review policies and complete registration in advance while ensuring billing aligns with the start of your care.
Are labs covered by insurance? They can be billed to insurance. If interested, we offer deeply discounted labs for those who prefer cash pay which is significantly cheaper than going through insurance when you have a high deductible to meet.
Can I cancel my membership? Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time. Membership terms, including cancellation details, are fully outlined in the membership agreement, which you have the opportunity to review during the registration process.
Are hormones part of every plan? No. We can discuss alternatives during your consultation and tailor your plan based on goals, labs, and clinical fit.
Will you treat obesity in men? What about in ages that are not midlife?
We provide obesity care for individuals age 12 and older. Yes, men too.
Do you prescribe compounded GLP-1? Yes, in select cases we may prescribe compounded GLP‑1 medications, though FDA‑approved options are always preferred when available and appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA‑approved, but may be considered for patients who need more flexible dosing, formulation adjustments to improve tolerability, or when cost makes brand‑name medications inaccessible. We prescribe only through state‑licensed U.S. pharmacies and do not mark up medications or profit from drug pricing.
Is this practice only for women? While our clinical focus centers on women’s midlife health— We welcome all adults who would benefit from our expertise.
If you’re unsure whether your concerns fit within our scope, you’re always welcome to reach out by sending an inquiry through the Contact Us page.
Do you offer hormone pellets? No. We do not use pellets due to their difficulty in dosing and tendency to cause supraphysiological hormone levels, which may lead to adverse effects.
Why don't you accept insurance?
Services are offered outside the insurance system to support extended visit times, comprehensive evaluations, and specialized care that cannot be delivered within standard insurance‑based time and billing structures.
What’s Not Included in Membership Cost?
Medications, Labs, Imaging
Is Younique enrolled with Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance? Younique does not participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial insurance networks and operates out‑of‑network for all payers.
I want an expensive brand drug (e.g., Zepbound, Wegovy). What should I do? Verify with your insurer before your appointment whether the medication is covered and if a prior authorization can be done by an out-of-network provider. Often this is the case with PPO but policies vary by insurer. HMO and many managed-care plans will not accept prior authorization requests from out-of-network prescribers. If your insurance does not cover the medication you need, Younique will discuss self‑pay options.
Do you offer care just for PCOS?
Although the primary focus is perimenopause and midlife health, Dr. Podgurecki has experience treating PCOS. If you’re interested in PCOS‑focused care, please reach out through the Contact Us page. Prices would be the same.
Will Younique provide cost estimates? Yes. Whenever possible. These are estimates only. Younique cannot determine a patient’s out‑of‑pocket cost if services or medications are billed through the patient’s insurer.
Whose responsibility is it to verify insurance coverage? It is the patient’s responsibility to confirm plan benefits prior to enrollment or requesting services to be billed to insurance. Younique does not contact insurers to verify benefits for individual members.
Where should I find membership policies before enrolling? The patient agreement is provided during registration. Review these policies before joining and contact Younique with questions prior to enrollment.
Do you work with a dietician? For those interested, we can provide referrals to a partnered virtual registered dietician company. They are typically fully covered by insurance and have affordable cost to those who not have insurance.
Does this replace my doctor(s)? No, Dr. Podgurecki is not a replacement for any of your doctors. She is supplemental to them with advanced training in obesity and menopause/perimenopause care.