Longevity clinic memberships: what’s included and what to ask

Longevity clinics often sell an annual program rather than single visits: a fixed fee for testing, appointments and coaching over a year. Programs range widely in price and scope, so the useful question is not “is it worth it?” but “what exactly am I buying?”

How programs are usually structured

Most programs combine some of the following: an intake visit, a panel of blood tests, one or more scans or fitness tests, follow-up appointments, messaging access to a clinician or coach, and a written plan. Some clinics work like concierge medicine and act as your primary care; others are a layer on top of the care you already have. Neither model is described by a standard industry definition, so read the details.

What to ask before you sign up

• Who is the physician, and how often will I see them? Ask for the medical director’s name and the credentials of the people you will actually meet. Check a physician at DocInfo.org ↗ or your state medical board.
• What is included, item by item? Which tests, how many scans, how many visits, and whether lab or imaging fees are billed separately.
• What isn’t included? Prescriptions, supplements, IV sessions, specialist referrals and follow-up on anything a test finds.
• Does it replace my primary care doctor? If not, will results be shared with them?
• Does the clinic sell what it recommends? Supplements, therapies or devices sold in-house are worth knowing about.
• How do renewal and cancellation work? Ask about auto-renewal, refunds for unused months and what happens to your records if you leave.
• Does it accept insurance, or work with an HSA/FSA? Many programs don’t bill insurance. Eligibility for HSA or FSA funds depends on the specific service and sometimes on a letter of medical necessity; see IRS Publication 502 ↗.

What programs cost

198 businesses in our directory publish a membership or program price, and 32 more describe a program without a price. We list program prices exactly as published on the price index and don’t average them, because each program includes different things. Line them up item by item, and check whether the price is per month or per year.

Start with the basics

Programs are optional. Routine preventive care — the screenings and checkups recommended for your age — is a sensible starting point and is often covered by insurance (MedlinePlus: health checkup ↗). Talk to your own doctor about which tests make sense for you.