Bonnie F. Cleaveland, Ph.D, ABPP

Board Certified Clinical Psychologist

1173 Southgate Drive Suite A Charleston SC 29407

 

 

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Call the number on your card for mental or behavioral health. You’ll often go through several menus, so make this call when you have 10 or 15 minutes. Write down the answers to the following questions, as having documentation is the only way to protest if the insurance company does something different than they tell you they will.

Is this the correct number to call about my mental health benefits?
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To whom am I speaking?
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I am planning to go for outpatient mental health counseling with a psychologist. Is this covered? __________________________________________________
What are my benefits if I see someone in network?
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What are my benefits if I see someone out of network?
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If you pay a percentage, is that a percentage of the psychologist’s fee or a percentage of a fee you’ve determined?
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If so, what is the fee for a 45 minute psychotherapy session (billing code 90806)?
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Is there a limit to the number of sessions, or a dollar amount limit?
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What is my deductible?
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How much of my deductible have I met?
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When does the deductible year begin?
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Do I need to precertify my treatment?
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Does the psychologist need to precertify my treatment? __________________________________________________
 

 

Board Certified in Clinical Psychology

Registrant, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

 

 843-571-4005    

bonnie@bonniecleaveland.com

 

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