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Explanation of the
No Surprises Act

Good Faith Estimate

You are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you. While it is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you.

This Good Faith Estimate is not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue  treatment at any time.

The fee for a 50-minute individual psychotherapy visit (in person or via telehealth) is $230. Most clients will attend one psychotherapy visit per week, but the frequency of psychotherapy visits that are appropriate in your case may be more or less than once per week, depending upon your needs. Based on a fee of $230 per visit, the following are expected charges of psychotherapy services:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

You have a right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you  substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means  $400 or more beyond the estimated charges). 

You are encouraged to speak with your provider at any time about any questions you may have regarding the information provided to you in your Good Faith Estimate.

 

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at 1-877-696-6775. 

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