RATES AND INSURANCE
I am in network with most UnitedHealthcare/Optum plans (not EAP). Call for more information on eligibility and benefits.
It is solely the patients responsibility to update any financial changes including but not limited to changes in insurance coverage. The Wellness Counseling Group, nor its therapists will reimburse or backdate charges for neglect of informing staff and therapist of these financial and/or insurance changes.
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Reasons insurance coverage changes include: Change of job, new year policy, new contract policy, life event such as subscriber death, or divorce.
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Out-of-Network Mental Health Benefits;:
While the Wellness Counseling Group does not accept all 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.
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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. I am happy to submit superbills to you, which then you submit to your insurance company. They then send a reimbursement check directly to you.
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Payment
Payment is due before the time of your appointment. Payments are taken electronically the morning of your scheduled appoitment. 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
$180 for a standard 53-minute appointment.
$90 for 30-minute appointments (often used for "check-ins")
$270 for 1.5 hour appointments
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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.
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