Financial Resources
Financial Breakdown
Follow the math with me for a moment. I'll keep it simple, for myself. Not for you, I'm sure you're great at math. I really do get it. Intensives in particular are a significant investment up front. However, I need you to know, my intent is not to see you in therapy forever. I do want to be a resource you can come back to if you ever need me, but our most intensive work I like to get done as quickly as we can. In the past I have spread that work out over 1-3 years. Now, utilizing intensive EMDR models, we can do that same work in a shorter period of time.
The math speaks for itself. If you are able to make the initial investment in intensives, they do save you money in the long run.
What if you see me intensively for a month? 3 hours a day, at $200 an hour, once a week, for 4 weeks? $2,400
What if you see me for a typical 50-minute session, at $150, bi-weekly for a year? $3,900
What if you see a clinician in your network, but one who has less experience, specifically in trauma recovery and it takes you weekly therapy for five years to reach a symptom reduction that you're happy with: $30 copay, weekly for 5 years? $7,800.
-Cassandra
Out-of-Network Benefits
As out-of-network providers, we have partnered with Mentaya to help clients save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement from your insurance for services.
Notes on the Mentaya Calculator:
If you’re eligible for reimbursement after a deductible is met Mentaya will estimate how many therapy sessions will be charged prior to that deductible being met. However, other medical expenses will also contribute to your deductible and you should return to this link to check your reimbursement status every couple of months or after a large medical expense.
If you’re eligible for reimbursement and would like to pursue this, discuss this with your clinician. Mentaya will submit your claim for you for 5% of your session fee ($5.5-$7.5/session).
“What this Means” section. These calculations are based on a $110 session fee, which is not the session fee for all practice clinicians. Note the percentage of coverage for the session.
Good Faith Estimate
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 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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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 1-800-985-3059.