Deserving of Joy: Direct Primary Care

Deserving of Joy charges $150 per month per individual, plus a one-time $75 enrollment fee per family. Additional household members receive a discount: the second member pays $120 per month, and each additional member pays $90 per month. The practice charges no copays and sends no surprise bills.

Yes. Starting in January 2026, updated federal regulations recognize direct primary care as a qualified medical expense. That means you can use your Health Savings Account to cover your Deserving of Joy membership. Consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Your first visit runs a full 60 minutes. Dr. Mount uses that time to review your health history, understand your concerns, and build a personalized care plan. New patients also receive a curated home medical monitoring kit to support telehealth visits and at-home wellness.

Members reach Dr. Mount directly by text, phone, telehealth, or in-person visit. She handles routine requests and non-urgent questions during office hours. m.

Deserving of Joy offers same- or next-day appointments for its members. The practice maintains a small patient panel, which keeps scheduling fast and visits unhurried.

Yes. Deserving of Joy provides comprehensive primary care, but it does not replace insurance for specialists, prescriptions, or emergencies. Many members pair their membership with a high-deductible or catastrophic health plan for broader coverage.

Yes. Deserving of Joy offers a telehealth-only membership for patients who prefer remote care. Members connect with Dr. Mount through secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits, email, and text. Note that certain services requiring hands-on evaluation still need an in-person visit, and Indiana state law prohibits prescribing controlled substances to telehealth-only patients.

The practice places no limit on monthly visits. Members can schedule as many appointments as they need. Direct text, email, and phone access to Dr. Mount also reduces the need for office visits on smaller concerns.

The practice covers family medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, menopause and hormone management, obesity medicine, mental health care and counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, GLP-1 therapy, hormone therapy, and vaccine administration.

Yes. If you choose not to continue after your initial visit, the practice applies no further charges.