FEES
Psychological testing typically consists of an interview and testing sessions, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests, preparing a written report, and meeting to review the results and recommendations. Most of my services are based on an hourly rate, as the breadth of evaluations are unique to each assessment. The cost of a full assessment is determined by the number of hours that it takes to complete the full process, from the first meeting to the final feedback session. Some of my services are provided for a flat fee, such as IQ testing and psychological evaluations associated with third-party reproduction. Please reach out by email to inquire about costs.
A fee estimate will be provided following the development of the evaluation plan, prior to the start of the actual testing sessions. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Since the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time specifically for you, a minimum of 48 hours (2 days) notice is required for rescheduling or canceling an appointment, unless there is a true emergency. Unless we reach a different agreement, the full fee will be charged for sessions missed without such notification.
INSURANCE
I do not participate on any insurance panels. However, insurance may reimburse a portion of my services as an out-of-network provider. It is your responsibility to reach out to your insurance company to determine your benefits. If needed, I am happy to fill out pre-authorization forms or provide a statement (often known as a superbill) that you can submit to your insurance carrier.
Please note that insurance does not typically reimburse learning evaluations. In order to be reimbursed, insurance companies will typically require a mental health diagnosis. If the individual being assessed does not meet criteria for a diagnosis, reimbursement may be denied. Keep in mind also that even if your insurance company indicates that something is covered, you could be denied once the report is completed.
Submitting a mental health invoice for reimbursement carries a certain amount of risk to confidentiality, privacy or to future capacity to obtain health or life insurance or even a job. The risk stems from the fact that mental health information is likely to be entered into big insurance companies’ computers and is likely to be reported to the National Medical Data Bank. Medical data has also been reported to have been legally accessed by law enforcement and other agencies, which may put you in a vulnerable position. While more costly, paying privately for testing allows for more privacy and control over the information.
When inquiring whether your insurance carrier will reimburse testing, some of the questions you should ask include:
- Is psychological testing covered by your plan?
- Is there a deductible?
- What amount or portion will be reimbursed?
- Do they require pre-authorization?
- Is a referral needed from a primary care physician?
TESTING IN SCHOOLS
Please be aware that psychoeducational testing is available free of charge through your local public school district. However, results of testing in school are generally designed to be used to determine eligibility for special education services within the school. Testing in schools often does not qualify the individual for services outside of the school and may be limited in scope.
FORMS
I will require you to complete a set of forms prior to our first meeting, including an intake questionnaire and a set of consent forms. Once our appointment is scheduled, I will send you the forms that need to be completed prior to our meeting. Please submit these at least 48 hours before our scheduled meeting so I have time to review them.
NOTICE TO ALL CLIENTS
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 http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.