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PEOPLE OFTEN ASK...

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How much do they cost, how do I pay

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE: *effective January, 2022
As part of what's known as the No Surprises Act, individuals who use self pay for services are entitled to a good faith estimate of medical and mental health care costs. 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. ​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 (800) 368-1019.​ or call me at xx. Here's a fact sheet

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Another, wordier but more conversational and informative version: The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020, and contains many provisions to help protect consumers from surprise medical bills under what's known as the No Surprises Act. The protections took effect on January 1, 2022, and apply to all healthcare providers in the U.S.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance, or who are not using insurance, an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, which includes mental health care.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, which includes mental health care.

• You can also ask your healthcare 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/consumers or call our office at (503) 583-2121. You may also view a fact sheet by clicking this link.

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50-Animal Assisted Therapy Groups

40-Meditation Groups

30 Mindful Walking Groups

25 late cx group fee )within 24 hours)

0-1st missed appointment

 

If you pay before the start state of the group in full, you will receive a 20% discount 

*Ask about sliding scale for group therapy or scholariships.

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1. How do I register my child for the group?re:-intake process (seperate email )
   If you are interested in one of the groups for your child please contact Alexandra Henderson, LCSW at 503-908-2708 for further information. You will then be sent a link to the  secure client portal to fill out the appropriate clinical paperwork for your child including; youth intake questionnaire, group informed consent, notice of privacy practices, consent for telehealth consultation, practice policies, Good Faith Estimate Form, credit card authorization form, credit card information form, and demographics form. We know this is a lot of paperwork, but it is necessary for your child to be ethically,safely, and legally enrolled in therapeutic services. This therapist will then contact you to schedule a 30 minute screening prior to the group start date to make sure group sessions would be appropriate for your child. All paperwork, questions, and explanation of the group process will take place then. Thank you and we look foward to hearing from you!

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3. How do we handle confidentiality in a public setting?

• Your group facilitator will be mindful of others in the vicinity and group members will be asked to take a pause while people pass by on the trail or in the park.
  
   

• You may have your phone with you for emergency purposes; but they may not be used in group**. Use of phones including taking pictures of group members, recording group activities, watching videos, listening to music, or talking on the phone are NOT allowed in group under any circumstances to protect group members’ confidentiality/privacy.**

 

1. What do I need for a nature based group?

• For walking group, you will need closed toed shoes, comfortable clothing, sunscreen, water. 

 

1.  How long are group sessions?

• 1 hour.

 

1. How many people are in group sessions?

• There 6 max. in a group.

 

 5. What if it is too hot or smoky for outdoor groups this summer?

• This therapist will contact you the day of by phone or secure message through the portal to let you know group has been canceled or moved to the office.

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