"All payments (i.e. co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles) ARE DUE AT TIME OF SERVICE. Payments are accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express Accounts must remain in good standing to continue receiving treatment at Bluewater Behavioral Health. In the event that your insurance denies your claim, you will be charged the cash pay rate for the appointment.
Additional charges due once remittance is received will be charged to the card on file. All unpaid balances must be paid before making additional appointments.
Cash fee rates for are as follows. Intake 30 minute appointment $175, 1 Hour 15 Minute Follow-up $100, Med refills without an appointment $25. Fee changes are at the discretion of the provider.
A $30.00 service fee will be added to your account for each returned check from your bank. Only cash payment will be accepted after two NSF
Refunds or overpayment reimbursements are only made after full insurance reimbursement and patient responsibility is paid in full for all services rendered on your account.
I understand that I may not be rescheduled or provided refills if my account balance exceeds $50.
I understand if I do not attend my scheduled follow-up appointment and fail to notify the office at least 24 hours/1 Business day in advance, I may be charged a $50 noshow/late cancellation fee per first follow-up visit missed. Additional no-show/late cancellations will be charged $75. The first missed intake appointments will be charged $100, and may result in denial of future treatment/appointments. A second missed intake appointment will be charged $150. Two or more no-shows/late cancellations may result in termination of treatment. Fee is not applicable to VA patients.
I have read, fully understand and agree to all parts of this financial policy. I understand that my account may be turned over to a collection agency if it becomes delinquent."