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call 816.224.6500 for current fees. Reduced fees may be available
to those who qualify based on income and other needs. We accept credit cards, cash, check, money order, or cashiers check. Weekend and evening appointments
are available.
Insurance
Our office currently participates with New Directions and the Corphealth, Inc. network (Humana). Dr. Ochester is an out-of-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. Please call 816.224.6500 to inquire about your particular
insurance coverage. If we are not in your network, we can provide you
with the documentation your insurance company needs in order to reimburse
you.
It is important
that you contact your insurance company before you begin treatment to
find out how many sessions you are allowed and what your deductible
and co-payment are. In this way you will have an idea of how much your
insurance company will reimburse you, and what your out of pocket expenses
will be.
Missed Appointments
and Cancellations
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Clients are responsible for missed
appointments and late cancellations. Except in a true medical emergency
or natural disaster, clients are responsible for the fee if the appointment
is canceled with less than 24 hours notice or if the client does not
show for the scheduled appointment. Insurance companies will not pay
for missed appointment fees or late cancellation fees.
The Advantages
of "Paying out of Pocket"
Many clients choose to pay for therapy from their own resources. There
are several reasons one might choose to do this. When paying "out
of pocket" rather than using an insurer:
- Clients do not
need to reveal or justify their reasons for seeking services.
- Records of diagnoses
and treatment are not made available to employers or others that have
access to insurance information.
- Clients are able
to select the service provider of their choice, rather than choosing
from a provider list.
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