Beginning January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the “No Surprises” Act. This Act requires health care practitioners to provide current and potential clients a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) on the cost of treatment.
This new regulation is designed to provide transparency to patients regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows patients to understand how much their health care will cost before they receive services.
There are a number of factors that make it challenging to provide an estimate on how long it will take for a client to complete therapeutic treatment, and much depends on the individual client and their goals in seeking therapy. Some clients are satisfied with a reduction in symptoms while others continue longer because it feels beneficial to do so. Others begin to schedule less frequently as treatment progresses, and may continue to come in for “check-in’s” or when issues arise. Ultimately, as the client, it is your decision when to stop therapy.
When we first make an appointment, I will verbally provide you with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE). In addition, this estimate will be available to you in writing through the Simple Practice Client Portal.
Good Faith Estimate Details for Individual Clients
The following reflects an estimate of fees for individual counseling over 12 months (46 weeks), for weekly or bi-weekly sessions.
An individual 50-minute session: $125
Weekly Individual 50-minute sessions for 46 weeks $5750
Bi-weekly Individual 50-minute sessions for 46 weeks $2,875
The above examples are provided to give an idea of the financial expectations for a calendar year. The frequency and duration are dependent on your individual needs and goals.
I look forward to talking with you and strive to answer any questions you may have about the “No Surprises” Act and Good Faith Estimates.