What are your fees?

My private pay fee is $250 per session.

If you have a PPO insurance and out of network coverage for mental health, you have the ability to see any provider you choose. You can determine to what extent your insurance will reimburse you for care received out of network. See below in the Insurance Questions section for questions to ask about Out of Network Reimbursement.

I have a limited number of reduced fee slots based on need status of the client. Inquire whether there are any available at this time if you believe you would qualify. You may also request to be added to a waitlist for when those become available.

Do you take insurance?

I have a limited number of appointment slots for Aetna. I have a waitlist if I am unable to schedule you. You can determine your insurance co-pay with me on the Alma website: Genelle Weits García - Alma (helloalma.com)

Is there a benefit in private pay (not using my insurance)?

There are several benefits to doing private pay rather than using insurance:

Flexibility:

Private pay allows you to choose the provider that you feel is the best fit for your needs, rather than being limited only to providers who accept your insurance.

Confidentiality:

Because private pay is not tied to insurance, there is generally little to no documentation of your diagnosis and treatment that needs to be sent to a third party. This can be especially important for those who want to keep their mental health treatment private.

Customization:

Private pay allows for a more customized treatment approach, as the provider is not limited by insurance coverage and can recommend the treatment plan that they feel is best for the individual.

Quicker access to care: Because private pay is not subject to insurance pre-approvals or other delays, you may be able to access care more quickly than you would through insurance.

Greater control over treatment: When you use private pay, you have greater control over the treatment process and can make decisions about your care based on what you feel is best for you, rather than being constrained by insurance coverage.

What forms of payment do you accept?

You may pay by check, debit or credit card, and FSA/HSA cards. Cash is accepted if meeting in person.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

When you seek services without using your insurance (or do not have insurance), you legally have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much the investment in your health and well-being is estimated to be over the course of treatment in a year.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your first appointment. You can also ask for one prior to scheduling your first session.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than this estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of the estimate. For questions or more information about this right, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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