We do not accept insurance.
Here's why.
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Private pay counseling is not limited by a diagnosis, treatment plan or session limits required by insurance.
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Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis. This becomes a part of your permanent health care record.
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With private payment, YOU have the control over your mental health care.
Phone Consultations
(This includes, but not limited to: therapist/client calls/e-mails, calls/e-mails to other professionals involved in your treatment)
1-10 minute phone consultation No charge
11-15 Minute Phone Consultation $30.00
16-30 Minute Phone Consultation $75.00
45+ Minutes Phone Consultation $150.00
Methods of Payment Accepted
Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex cards are accepted. Flexible Spending/Health Savings accounts are also accepted. Payment is expected at the time of your session. There is a $25.00 Fee for returned checks. If paying by debit/credit card, a $4.00 convenience fee will be added to each transaction.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services.
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If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.
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Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate and the bill.
For questions or more information about your
right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit
www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov,
or call 1-800-985-3059.
Fees for Counseling Sessions
Counseling session fees range from $40 -180 a session depending on level of Counselor experience (Fully-Licensed, Associate-level or Graduate Student Intern) desired or is appropriate for you and/or your family's needs. Low cost rates are available upon request and are assessed on a limited time basis. Please discuss your needs with our intake coordinator.
In your intake phone call, our intake coordinator will personally match you with a counselor that fits your therapeutic needs, personality and budget. We work hard to create the best fit for you and/or your family.
The Vine does not bill insurance... WHY?
- Private pay counseling is not limited by a diagnosis, treatment plan or session limits required by insurance.
- Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis. This becomes a part of your permanent health care record.
- With private payment, YOU have the control over your mental health care.
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We are excited to announce that we have partnered with MENTAYA to help clients use their out-of-network benefits for potential reimbursement on therapy!
**What are out-of-network benefits?** Here's a breakdown:
✨ If your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, it means they will cover a portion of the cost when you see a therapist who doesn't have a direct contract with your insurance company.
✨ Unlike in-network providers, who bill your insurance company directly, with out-of-network therapists, you typically pay for the session upfront and then submit a claim to your insurance for reimbursement.
✨ Insurance companies often reimburse a percentage of the therapist's fee, usually after you meet an out-of-network deductible. For example, after you meet a $1,000 deductible, your insurance may reimburse 50-80% of the session cost.
✨ Out-of-network benefits give you the flexibility to choose a therapist based on your needs and preferences, not just those in-network.
CHECK YOUR OUT-OF-NETWORK BENEFITS HERE
The Fine Print
Cancellation Policy
It is understandable that appointments need to be canceled and rescheduled on occasion. We ask that you give at least 24 hours advance notice to your therapist when canceling or changing your appointment time. If cancellations or changes are made with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged the full regular visit fee.
Documentation and Reports
Requests for the creation of reports, assessments, treatment summaries, letters, or other materials are billed at a rate of $150+ per hour. In some cases, we are not able to honor every request for documentation or reports.
Court
It is not the mission of The Vine Wellness Group™ to speak on behalf of our clients in current or potential court proceedings. Though if subpoenaed there is a $1500 retainer fee and $250/hour for time spent preparing for court and/or time in court, along with fees for copies. See Counseling Agreement for details.
Reasons to Pay Privately
Private paying clients choose not to involve insurance companies in their mental health care. Their counseling is not limited by a diagnosis, treatment plan or session limits that health insurance companies mandate. Often, insurance companies limit the number of sessions and even the type of therapy they will cover.
In order to obtain reimbursement from your insurance company, a mental health diagnosis must be made. This becomes a part of your permanent health care record and the insurance company can review all of your records at their discretion.
By paying privately or out of pocket, we can assure private pay clients the highest degree of privacy, flexibility and control of their mental health and records that is allowed by Texas state law. We will work collaboratively to decide how often you would like to attend therapy and you decide what you want to focus on. You have the control over your mental health care.
Insurance for Mental Health
While The Vine Wellness Group™ does not accept insurance, if you work with a fully licensed therapist we can provide you with a receipt to turn in to your insurance carrier for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. Medicare Part B helps cover mental health services you generally get outside of a hospital, including visits with a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker. Health insurance plans and benefits vary, so please consult your insurance provider about reimbursement for your counseling services.
Unfortunately, insurance companies will not recognize and reimburse for services provided by LPC-Associates. However, if you have a FSA (flexible spending account) or health savings account, any counselor you receive services from at The Vine Wellness Group™, can be paid for with these accounts as they are paid to The Vine Wellness Group™ and not individual counselors.
