Payment Considerations
Clients with health insurance plans are encouraged to review their out-of-network benefits with insurance for the potential for reimbursement rates specific to their individual plan.
I will gladly provide a superbill statement for clients to submit for out-of-network reimbursement consideration.
I cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company. However, I am available to answer any questions you may have in this regard.
Because of the newly enacted Federal Law known as “The No Surprises Act” (January 1, 2022), each client will receive a Good Faith Estimate of Services and a fee schedule prior to the initial counseling session.
What Is The NO SURPRISES ACT & GOOD FAITH ESTIMATe ?
As per Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
The Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. 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. You may start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. To learn more about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
*Note: A Good Faith Estimate is for your awareness only. It does NOT involve you needing to make any type of commitment *
