Fees & Payments
Fees:
Initial evaluation – $325
Fee for each 50 minute individual session – $250
Many problems can be addressed within 20 sessions. Sometimes people have several or complex challenges, want to continue addressing life changes, learn additional skills, or have another reason for continuing therapy. In those cases, after 20 sessions a lower fee will be determined.
Payment is expected before the start of the session, unless another agreement is reached.
Former clients of Dr. Kretchman – please call (469) 842-8411 for alternate rates.
Insurance
Infinity Behavioral Health – Kretchman and Associates, PLLC (IBH) does not accept any health insurance. Depending on your insurance, you may be eligible for reimbursement for out-of-network expenses. This is solely the client’s responsibility. Specifically, IBH does not have any accountability for reimbursement. You can receive an invoice and documentation of treatment and I will spend up to 15 minutes, without charge, completing any paperwork required from me to assist in this process. Be aware that insurance companies may request treatment-related information. A release of information will need to be signed before I submit any protected health information.
No Surprises Act.
Infinity Behavioral Health – Kretchman and Associates, PLLC (IBH) supports the concept of no surprise billing and supports transparency in business and professional matters. IBH is out of network with all insurances and no emergency services are provided. Fees are specified on the Fees & Payments page, or as determined on an individual basis. You are entitled to a written estimate.
Surprise billing & protecting consumers
“As of January 1, 2022, consumers have new billing protections when getting emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. Through new rules aimed to protect consumers, excessive out-of-pocket costs are restricted, and emergency services must continue to be covered without any prior authorization, and regardless of whether or not a provider or facility is in-network.
Previously, if consumers had health coverage and got care from an out-of-network provider, their health plan usually wouldn't cover the entire out-of-network cost. This left many with higher costs than if they’d been seen by an in-network provider. This is especially common in an emergency situation, where consumers might not be able to choose the provider. Even if a consumer goes to an in-network hospital, they might get care from out-of-network providers at that facility.
In many cases, the out-of-network provider could bill consumers for the difference between the charges the provider billed, and the amount paid by the consumer’s health plan. This is known as balance billing. An unexpected balance bill is called a surprise bill.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020 and contains many provisions to help protect consumers from surprise bills, including the No Surprises Act under title I and Transparency under title II. This website provides information to help plans, issuers, providers and facilities understand and comply with these provisions.”
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/Ending-Surprise-Medical-Bills
For more information:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/policies-and-resources/overview-of-rules-fact-sheets
https://peoplefirstlawyers.com/no-surprises-act-nsa-compliance-guide/