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Office Policies
Fees are based on a 45 minute consultation hour. With prior notice, additional fees may be charged for extended or frequent telephone consultation, written reports, as well as travel, preparation, and involvement in legal proceedings or other non-clinical services.
Payment in full is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made*. A monthly service charge of 1.5% may be added to accounts more than 60 days past due. Clients are responsible for all costs incurred in collecting delinquent accounts.
Clients will be charged for missed sessions which are not cancelled with 24 hours or one business day's notice (whichever is longer). Exceptions may be made for medical and other serious emergencies. Please note that health plans cannot be billed for missed sessions. Charges for missed sessions are due at the time of the next visit.
My practice is compliant with HIPPA confidentiality guidelines which are described in detail in a separate document which will be provided to you. In general, no information will be released without your specific written consent except in the following situations;
- Suspicion of child abuse or neglect
- Imminent threat of physical harm to self or others
- A lawful order from a judge to produce records in court
- Billing information necessary to pursue collection of a delinquent account
- Consultation with professional colleagues to assure coverage in my absence or to enhance treatment planning.
I will be happy to respond to any questions or reactions that you have to my policies, fees, or about bills which you receive. Please feel free to express any concerns that you have about any aspect of your treatment.