Gennev, a Unified Women’s Healthcare company, is a women-founded, clinician-built menopause care platform. They believe menopause is a rite of passage and believe it should be celebrated as such. That’s why they're pushing women’s healthcare to find better solutions for midlife and beyond.
Gennev is part of a nationwide community of providers exclusively focused on women’s health. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management and 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers they deliver comprehensive women’s health services.
Gennev writes prescriptions for FDA approved medications but also offers non-normal options if that is something you want to explore.
How Gennev Works
1) Create your Free Account
Before you can book your first appointment, you’ll have to set up an account
Setting up your account only takes a few minutes
You can use your account to book appointments with our menopause-trained doctors and health specialists
When you meet with any member of our clinical staff, your notes will be saved in your account
2) Provide your Health History and Choose your Payment Method
A privacy form for your signature will be sent by text message and email
You’ll complete a brief questionnaire about your medical history
Choose how you pay: you can either pay through your insurance or we can bill you directly
3) Book Your Doctor's Appointment
You get a 30-minute virtual visit with a board-certified, menopause-trained doctors
Together, you’ll create your customized care plan
Depending on your health history and symptom experience, your doctor may prescribe medications
They may also recommend follow-up care with our menopause-trained dietitians, health coaches and mental health specialists, as necessary
4) Join Your Appointment
We recommend using a computer rather than your phone for the best experience
15 minutes before your appointment, you’ll receive a link to your appointment by text message and email
5 minutes before your appointment, simply click on the link and follow the instructions
5) After Your Appointment
You’ll receive a summary of your visit through your Gennev portal
You can fill any prescriptions that have been ordered for you and schedule your recommended follow-up appointments
A link to a satisfaction survey will be sent via email
Can I use my Medical Insurance
Gennev accepts Aetna, Anthem and United HealthCare. They indicate on their website that more insurance companies are being onboarded all the time. You can see a complete and full list of in-network providers on their website.
Your initial consultation and any follow-up visits will be 30 minutes in duration. If you are using your medical insurance, your expected out of pocket costs will be whatever your standard co-pay or deductible might be. If you are not using your insurance or are self-pay because your insurance isn't in their network, your initial consultation will be $199 and follow-up visits will be $149.00.
As a point of reference Midi Health charges $250 for the initial visit and MyMenopauseRx charges $99 for their initial 20-minute visit. If you are paying out of pocket for your visits or if you find your health insurance is "out of network" then you might want to check out MyMenopause Rx. All three of these providers write prescriptions for FDA approved menopause medications, that can be picked up your local pharmacy, so the cost will be the same with the only real difference being the cost of initial and the follow-up visits.
Gennev Prescriptions - Your expected Out-of-Pocket Cost
When you are using your insurance for prescription drugs, you never really know what the cost will be until you check out at the pharmacy. I have been a patient of Midi Health and a patient of MyMenopause Rx, here is what I've experienced in the way of costs.
Currently I'm on:
Estradiol Patch - .0375
Progesterone Tablets - 200 mg
The first time I picked up my prescriptions the cost was:
Estrogen Patch (3 Month Supply) $205.99 Retail/$96.85 with insurance
Progesterone Tablets (3 Month Supply) $138.99 Retail/$111.32 with insurance
What I learned after this appointment is that had I used a Good Rx Coupon, I could have gotten both meds for $100.73 for a 3-month supply. Who knew using a GoodRx Coupon would be a better price than using my prescription insurance from my full-time employer? Before you head to pharmacy to pick up your meds, download the GoodRx ap on your phone and compare pricing so you know which will be best for you when you pick up your prescriptions at the pharmacy.
Gennev Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Gennev is in the middle of the pack as it pertains to the Self-Pay first Consultation cost at $199. Midi is $250 and MyMenopauseRx is $99. If you are not using insurance or find your insurance out of network, then Gennev is not the most affordable option. Because your prescriptions will come directly from your local pharmacy, that cost will be the same across the board for all three providers.
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