This is a very complex issue, and one which changes on a regular basis. Different insurance companies have different guidelines, regarding whose professional time they will reimburse, for how many sessions, with what deductibles, for what clinical problems, and within what annual or lifetime limits. We work hard to keep apprised of changes as they occur, and to keep our patients informed. Sometimes there are inevitable periods of uncertainty, or miscommunication. When this happens, please speak to our Administrative Assistant, Tina Inforzato, who is always pleasant, understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful in trying to help patients clear up insurance and reimbursement ambiguities.
Some patients choose to pay entirely out of pocket, with no insurance involvement.
Others have private insurance plans whose rules and regulations vary. Please consult with your own insurance company to determine their policies on reimbursement for outpatient psychotherapy. Please note that many insurance companies have revised their reimbursement rules so as to place relatively more of the burden on the patients, and their practitioners. If this happens to you during your treatment at the Center for Cognitive Therapy, please inform Ms. Inforzato. It is possible that you will then qualify for additional consideration for a fee reduction.