My cash pay rate is $215 for a 50 minute session.
I offer sliding scale payment as a way to make therapy accessible to folks. The way my sliding scale works is based on The Green Bottle Method.
I have three tiers of payment options for you to choose from and all I ask is that you reflect and choose the tier and decide on a price within the tier you select that best reflects your financial situation at this time. This will be your payment rate for the next 6 months or until your financial situation changes.
I have a limited number of spots for insurance and sliding scale. Please inquire if you are in need of a sliding scale due to your financial situation.
Our first session is a "get-to-know-you" session (after our 15-20 min phone consultation) so that I can learn more about what is bringing you to therapy. It's an opportunity for you to give me a snapshot and broad overview of what you are looking to get out of this process.
I accept insurance through the platforms Headway, Rula, and Octave.
If you have insurance that is not accepted on the platforms listed above, I can provide you with a detailed superbill of services rendered that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Prior to beginning therapy, please contact your insurance company to determine your reimbursement rates for behavioral health services by an "out-of-network" (OON) provider. If you are unsure if your insurance provider/plan allows for OON benefits, you can call your insurance provider and ask about behavioral health benefits.
Please note that insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis in order to qualify for reimbursement and will be listed in your medical record.I have a 24-hour notice of cancellation in order to avoid a full payment fee for a missed session. If you cancel with less than 24 hour notice, you will be charged a cancellation fee (the amount of the fee is dependent on what insurance platform you are using to access therapy).
Typically, most insurance plans do not allow you to use your insurance to cover the cost of a missed appointment, so this will be an out-of-pocket cost.At this time, I am only seeing people virtually through HIPPA compliant platforms.
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Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133 - effective January 1, 2022), health care providers need to give clients or patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes (under the law/when applicable) related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
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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. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.
- You may also 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.
- There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.
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Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate within the following timeframes:
- If the service is scheduled at least three business days before the appointment date, no later than one business day after the date of scheduling;
- If the service is scheduled at least 10 business days before the appointment date, no later than three business days after the date of scheduling; or
- If the uninsured or self-pay patient requests a good faith estimate (without scheduling the service), no later than three business days after the date of the request. A new good faith estimate must be provided, within the specified timeframes if the patient reschedules the requested item or service.
Note: A Good Faith Estimate is for your awareness only. It does NOT involve you needing to make any type of commitment.
To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
Keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.
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