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Fee Information

Some important things to know about costs for therapy services:

  • I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation

  • I currently accept Mainecare and Aetna (current awaiting credentialing with several other private insurance companies).

  • For self pay patient my rate is $120 per 50 minute therapy session, due at the time service is rendered.  

  • Initial visits are $150 for the initial assessment.

  • I offer limited slots on a sliding fee scale.

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Good Faith Estimate:

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Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, providers are required to inform individuals that choose not to utilize their insurance, are not enrolled in an insurance plan, and who are self-pay, to receive a good faith estimate (GFE) of the expected charges. 

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Under this law, health care providers (doctors, facilities, mental health clinicians, etc.) need to provide a GFE in writing and orally, upon request, or at the time of scheduling the appointment.

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  • You have the right to receive a GFE for the estimated total cost of services.

  • You can ask your provider for a GFE when scheduling your first session. 

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 or more than your GFE, you can dispute it. 

  • Make sure to save a copy or take a picture of your GFE. 

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For more questions or information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit: 

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www.cms.gov/nosurprises 

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© 2022 Kara Knaide, LCSW

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