Membership

Sapphire Wellness is a membership-based practice which means we do not take insurance. This allows us to work outside the regular model of medicine, which is to see as many patients as possible in a day, and usually for just 15 minutes. But not here! Your membership will allow you to spend an hour with Lisa, initially and 30 minutes or more at each additional appointment. You have direct access to the provider and will have check-ins, that are included in your membership fee. Basically, we don’t want to see you once and then send you on your way with a new medication or plan. We know that you may have questions or concerns that develop along the way and you shouldn’t have to wait until your next appointment for the answer to a simple question!

The advantage of the membership-based model is that our office is small and the goal is to get to know YOU! We want to know your family history, your personal history, all your medications, all your stressors, because this allows us to get to the crux of the issue and can help you get to your goals faster by seeing us more frequently.

Our commitment to you is our time and expertise. The traditional medicine model wants to determine how sick you are and how much you will cost your insurance company. Direct-care medicine allows you to make an investment in yourself and know that your provider has the time to make your investment pay out in dividends!

Another great service we will provide is a super bill that allows you to file the claim with your insurance. You may be able to use FSA funds to cover the membership expenses as well. NOTE: this does vary by plan so you must check with your plan prior to using those funds.

Membership Registration

Sapphire Plan

Membership Includes the $175/mo fee (minimum of 3 months) + a one-time registration fee of $250

This comprehensive plan includes an initial telehealth appointment, totaling one hour, that will include gathering your personal health history, your family history, your current medications, your health goals, any previous treatments that did or didn’t work, and an initial plan to move forward which includes lab orders*. You will also be able to book appointments once monthly (which will be 30 minute visits) and cover any continuing issues, new concerns, or changes in health. The plan gives you access to our member hub that will help you find recommendations on supplements and vitamins, dietary plans, weight training, and other vendors in town that can help you become your best you! You will also have first access to group classes that can bring women together to help build a community of support as we all work to create a healthier life for ourself and our community.

*We work with Labcorp and Quest and they will bill separately from this membership fee schedule.

After 1 year, patients are eligible for membership discounts for continuation of care. You will be notified on your one-year anniversary of this reduction in your fee schedule.

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Diamond Plan

Medically Supervised Weight Loss Memberships are $225/mo + a one time registration fee of $250 (This is a full year commitment, includes recipe ideas, access to our community weight loss page where others can share what is working for them)

This includes 15 total visits that can be used at any time during the year and includes all the membership benefits that the Sapphire Plan includes.

Health Consults

These appointments are ideal for those seeking more information on a recent diagnosis or a second opinion on labs, radiology reports, referrals, etc., from an outside provider. The appointment typically lasts 30 minutes and is meant to give you education on your current needs. There will be no medications prescribed at this visit and will be a charge that is separate from the Sapphire and Diamond Plans. Cost for this second opinion visit is $150.

Forms Fee

It seems everything requires proof these days, and forms abound! If you need further documentation than the super bill provides, or we have to manage prior authorizations to get your commercial insurance prior authorizations processed for the weight loss meds Saxenda*, Wegovy* and Zepbound*, you will be charged an additional $50 fee.

*Note: all major insurance plans require a prior authorization for Wegovy and Zepbound and Saxenda at this time.

This doesn’t include a work note for the day of your appointment.