Part of understanding the benefits of treatment is understanding the importance of our initial meeting and information gathering. The intake will provide me with your contact, demographic, and basic assessment information. It will also inform you of my treatment philosophy, issues regarding confidentiality, financial terms, emergency procedures, your rights and responsibilities, and your consent for treatment.
I encourage you to take time to understand the Intake Packet and ask any questions you may have. If you choose to begin counseling we will also discuss these issues during our initial meeting. It may be more comfortable for you to fill out the Intake Packet in the privacy of your own home. Please click on the link below to download, print, and fill out the Intake Packet to bring to our initial meeting.
Right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.