Getting Started
Why is it necessary to finish my intake forms and registration ahead of my visit?
Submitting your registration and medical paperwork before arriving ensures our team has the necessary time to analyze your health history and tailor your consultation to your specific needs.
Does picking a time slot guarantee my appointment is confirmed?
Choosing a slot on the calendar holds the time for you, but the booking is only finalized once your registration and intake forms—including payment details—are submitted. This must be completed at least 24 hours before your session so we can properly prepare for your care.
Will billing occur immediately upon registration?
No. You are not billed when you sign up. You will select a membership start date during the process, which should match the day of your first visit. Your fees are only processed on that specific start date, allowing you to handle the administrative steps in advance without early charges.
Is there an option to end my membership?
Yes. You have the freedom to cancel your membership whenever you choose. You can manage this yourself via the patient portal or reach out to our team for assistance. Every detail regarding cancellation and terms is clearly defined in the agreement you review during sign-up.
How do I access the membership policies before I commit?
The complete patient agreement is presented during the registration workflow. We encourage you to read these terms thoroughly and reach out to Younique Wellness Medicine with any questions before finalizing your enrollment.
Care & Services
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.
Who do you provide obesity and weight management care for?
We provide obesity care for all individuals age 12 and older.
Do you prescribe compounded GLP-1?
Only in select cases. 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.
Do you have a dietician?
For those interested, we 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.
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.
Do you treat patients with PCOS?
Yes. Many individuals with PCOS are also dealing with factors such as insulin resistance, weight changes, and hormonal imbalances, which are closely interconnected. Each care plan is designed to address these root contributors, not just individual symptoms.
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.
Costs and Coverage
How does pricing work?
Our membership is a flat monthly rate. Referral discounts are available.
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.
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.
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 your options.
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.