Debra Roelke, Ph.D.Fee and Appointment Information |
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Most health insurance plans provide some form of coverage for outpatient psychotherapy. A call to your insurance company can help you determine the mental health coverage provided by your plan for psychotherapy. In-network benefits cover psychotherapy with professionals who sign contracts with the insurance company to provide services at a set rate. The insurance company oversees the treatment, authorizing the number of sessions allowed for a particular condition. The total number of sessions covered is usually limited, for example, to 20 or 30 sessions per year. Out-of-network benefits cover psychotherapy with the professional you choose. Most plans require the patient to pay a deductible, and then reimburse a certain percentage of the fee after that, typically 75 or 80%. Some plans limit the number of sessions or the dollar amount that are reimbursable each year. The psychotherapy is not managed, and authorization is not required. Some insurance companies will agree to reimburse the professional directly at the patient’s request so that you do not have to pay as much out of pocket. Dr. Roelke’s practice is out-of-network for most insurance plans. She is a participating provider in Medicare and in the Concern Plus network. Specific fee information is discussed at initial contact. Fee flexibility is available according to individual financial status. |
Debra Roelke, Ph.D. |