RATES AND INSURANCE
Out-of-Network Mental Health Benefits;:
While the Wellness Counseling Group does not accept insurance, there are some benefits as to why:
- No recorded mental health diagnoses for insurance to use or misuse.
- Longer appointment times (1.5 hours+) are often necessitated for trauma treatment and progression in therapeutic goals in a timely manner, which is something insurance companies will not cover.
- Insurance dictates the amount of sessions provided to you, and often "calls the shots" on your individualized treatment plan.
-More confidentiality and progress all around.
Superbills
Many insurance companies reimburse for out-of-pocket expenses. That can significantly lighten the load for therapy! Before we begin, see if your plan covers out-of-network mental health benefits as an added bonus to starting therapy. We are happy to submit superbills to you, which then you submit to your insurance company. They then send a reimbursement check directly to you.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of your appointment. You will be greeted by one of our administrative staff upon coming into the office. She will handle the check-in process for you, including taking payment before you see your therapist. Arrive a few minutes early in order to check in successfully without taking time out of your appointment window. The Wellness Counseling Group accepts payment in the form of cash, checks, major credit cards, as well as FSA/HSA cards. A $35 charge will be due for all returned checks. A minimum of 24-hour’s notice of cancellation is required. The full fee will be charged in the case of a no-show or late cancel.
Rates
$130-$150 depending on the clinician, per 53-minute appointment. Longer appointments 1.5 hours + are an additional rate.
Good Faith Estimates
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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 includes
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 1 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 or call to discuss at 800-985-3059.