INSURANCE
Some of our providers are in-network with CareFirst/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and/or United Healthcare . We recommend reaching out to us directly to confirm your coverage and schedule an appointment.
If your provider is out-of-network, we’re happy to provide superbills, which you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Coverage for psychotherapy services varies based on your insurance plan and benefits. Please contact your insurance provider to learn more about your out-of-network benefits and how they reimburse for mental health services.
If you decide to work with us as an out-of-network provider, here are some questions you may consider when talking with your insurance:
- Does my plan cover services with out-of-network mental health providers?
- What is my copay, or what percentage of the cost am I responsible for when seeing an out-of-network mental health provider?
- Is there a maximum amount per session the insurance will cover for an out-of-network provider?
- How much time do I have to file a claim for out-of-network services?
- Do I need pre-authorization or a referral from my PCP to see a counselor?
- If I need pre-authorization, how do I go about obtaining it?
- What is the process to get reimbursed for out-of-network services?
We do not participate with Medicare, Medical Assistance, or Medicaid. Including, but not limited to, Priority Health Partner's.
RATE
Additional fees apply to contact outside of the scheduled appointment as follows: Phone call longer than 5 minutes: $3/per minute, Email contact taking longer than 5 minutes, $25/per email, Consultation with other professionals: prorated at $250/per hour, Creating reports or providing documents to other organizations: $250/per hour plus $0.20 per copy. Subpoenas or requests for therapists to attend court will be billed at a rate of $500 per hour. A flat fee of $5000 will be required should the therapist need to seek legal counsel for any requested legal matters.
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PAYMENT Policy
All payments for service are due in full at the time service is provided. A credit card must be kept on file and entered prior to the first session. Clients will be enrolled in auto-pay to charge the credit card on file. Arrangements to unenroll from auto-pay must be discussed with me. The credit card on file will be charged after each visit for the full session fee if you are a self pay client, or for the copay, co-insurance, deductible, or cancellation fee if you are a client utilizing insurance benefits. For clients using insurance benefits, the card will also be charged automatically anytime an insurance payment reflects a variance in what was originally charged.
CANCELLAtION Policy
Appointments not cancelled or rescheduled within 24 hours are subject to a charge of the full session fee. My cancellation fees are charged because I hold space for you and that is how I get paid. I know sometimes you can’t help it, but the fee is because I have held time open for you and cannot fill it with another client. All sessions begin at your scheduled time and conclude 53 minutes after, regardless of your actual arrival time. Session fees are not pro-rated based on your arrival time.
PAYMENT
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Typically, clients can use their Flex Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) card to pay for therapy. If you do not currently have an HSA account, ask your employer if they have one. FSA and/or HSA can be beneficial if you are not using insurance or to meet deductibles.
DISCLAIMER
No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This A Good Faith Estimate may include related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit. www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Contact me for more information about fees and financial policies.