Peggy Bissing LPC accepts insurance plans from most of the major providers.

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Charges for Services

You may pay for counseling services directly or use your private insurance. 

Therapy for individuals ~ $150 per session

Court Appearance on behalf of a client ~ $450.00 per hour, minimum four-hour charge 

(court appearance is not a service covered by insurance).  These fees are used to reimburse for time and legal representation.

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Any services I provide beyond the therapy session, or beyond what your insurance company has authorized are charged to you directly at my hourly rate of $150 (charged in 15-minute increments). This includes telephone calls beyond scheduling an appointment, requests for written reports or forms required by an outside organization, such as (but not limited to) employers, Child Protective Services, Probation / Parole Officers, attorneys, etc. This service is not covered by insurance; therefore, you will be charged as "self-pay" for professional services. Payment for sessions are due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made. Sessions may be paid in cash, check, or credit card. If your financial circumstances necessitate a special payment plan, I will work with you. You are responsible for payment of services not covered by your insurance carrier. If you are using insurance, you will usually have a copay or need to meet your deductible.

Cancellations

Unless cancelled 24 hours in advance, my policy is to charge $75.00 for missed appointments. You may leave a voice mail. Emergency cancellations (less than 24 hours) are handled on an individual basis. Clients will be billed directly and responsible for any missed appointments without 24 hours notice. If your appointment is on Monday, notice of cancellation is expected no later than the Friday prior to your appointment. This policy is designed to respect the time management and scheduling for all other clients and therapists impacted within the office.

Limits to Confidentiality and Reimbursement

Regarding insurance: Please note that whenever insurance is used, personal information such as your diagnosis becomes available to your insurance company and at times to employers. Managed care organizations often ask for detailed information about patients in order to make payment decisions. Paying for therapy directly assures that confidentiality is not compromised and that insurance companies are not influencing your therapy. If I am a provider for your insurance company or Employee Assistance Program (EAP), I will be pleased to accept your insurance and file your claims for you, in which case you authorize payment be made directly to me. Your plan may require diagnostic and treatment plan information to be released to them before they will authorize payment. If you request that I accept your insurance or EAP benefits, I am obligated to comply with their requests for information. If your insurance company or EAP happens to be one with which I am not contracted, known as “out-of-network”, I will provide receipts so you can submit claims to them. Please understand that you may or may not receive reimbursement. This practice belongs to some (but not all) managed care and preferred provider health plans.