Fees for Counseling with Dr. Chet Weld, LPC
Dr. Chet charges a cash-pay rate for counseling. If you have insurance you may want to check with them about your out-of-network mental health benefits because they may allow you to submit a superbill to receive reimbursement directly to you. Chet requires a credit card on file which is charged on the day of your appointment. Dr. Chet has a cancellation policy of 24 hours or the full fee is charged.
Superbills
Dr. Chet does not accept insurance but he will provide you with a superbill, or statement of services, that you can provide to your health insurance and request direct reimbursement for fees based on your out-of-network benefits. If you would like to be provided with superbills, it is your responsibility to contact your insurance for questions and reimbursement. Many clients are successful with reimbursement or, at a minimum, fees counting towards your out-of-network deductible.
Good Faith Estimate
If you do not utilize you insurance to cover the cost of counseling by a licensed clinician, you are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you, according to the No Surprises Act.
A Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s) listed, nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here. 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.
The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. There may be additional items or services your therapist may recommend as part of your care that must be scheduled or requested separately and are not reflected in this Good Faith Estimate.
You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. You have the 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 may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available. You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute resolution process, click here or call 1- 800-985-3059. The initiation of the patient-provider dispute resolution process will not adversely affect the quality of the services furnished to you.
The 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. Joshua Tree Counseling provides you with an initial Good Faith Estimate when you schedule your intake appointment (or as soon as you provide your demographic information). A subsequent estimate will be provided by the second session after the needs and frequency of services required have been discussed with you. 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. You are encouraged to speak with your provider at any time about any questions you may have regarding your treatment plan, or the information provided to you in the Good Faith Estimate.