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1735 E Ft Lowell #5, Tucson, AZ 85719, United States
(520) 447-9796
kristy@mindfulconnectionstherapy.com
Contact Mindful Connections Therapy
For In Person and Telehealth Therapy
I am offering in person and telehealth (video) therapy using a HIPAA compliant platform. I offer a complimentary 15 minute telephonic consultation. It is of the upmost importance to me that you feel comfortable with me as your therapist. If I feel like I am not the best fit to work with you for the issues you are concerned about, I will do my best to provide you with recommendations elsewhere.
I look forward to hearing from you!
No Surprises Act
As of January 1, 2022, Congress enacted the “No Surprises Act”. What does this mean? The act is described as “new federal protections against surprise medical bills that take effect in 2022. Surprise medical bills arise when insured consumers inadvertently receive care from out-of-network hospitals, doctors, or other providers they did not choose.” (See https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/no-surprises-act-implementation-what-to-expect-in-2022/).
It is highly unlikely this could affect our work together. There will be no situation in which you would “inadvertently” receive care from me or with no choice. Also, the final rules about how to implement this in a practice such as mine have not even been written yet by the federal government. You may read more about this at https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
If we currently work together, you are already aware of my charges and your costs. If you are considering working with me, available information suggests I might need to provide you with a diagnosis before we even meet, which of course would be both unethical and impossible without a meaningful evaluation of your circumstances. At this time, multiple professional organizations are scrambling to understand the details of this law, to whom it applies and how to apply it. Guidance so far is uncertain and in many cases conflicting.
Rest assured that I will be as transparent with you about the costs of the services we agree on together. You will have “no surprises” here. This transparency is required by ethical standards by which I have abided for the duration of my 25 plus year career and simply because it is necessary for us to work well together.
Good Faith Estimate Notice
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
In the meantime, you may certainly ask me about any costs about which you may be unsure, and you will be provided clear information. Please feel free to contact me if you have any related questions.
YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS
(OMB Control Number: 0938-1401) HERE