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ndb
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 Posted - 05/11/2006 : 09:49:31
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Hi,
I was wondering if anybody had advice about insurance plans, specifically mental health benefits. The psychiatrist Dr. Sarno's office recommended charges $185 per session, and my current insurance has a lifetime cap of $1000.
Also, to people who have been seeing a therapist, how often do you visit him/her? And how long did you continue therapy? I realize this will vary a lot, and need not apply to my situation...
I'm just trying to get an idea of whether I should worry myself sick  about trying to find better insurance. To make things worse, I'm a foreign student in the US, and the all the rules seem doubly complicated and restrictive 
Best,
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ndb
209 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2006 : 11:22:39
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Wondering about the lack of replies...did I breach some kind of etiquette...or just that nobody has any input on my question?
thanks,
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Edited by - ndb on 05/12/2006 12:08:46 |
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Pendoreille
USA
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Posted - 05/12/2006 : 12:56:42
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| Insurance coverage just varies a lot between plans. I don't think most insurance covers a lot of therapy. I have a good insurance, and I get 8 visits annually. I see my therapist once a week. |
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ndb
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Posted - 05/13/2006 : 08:58:21
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Thanks for the reply, Pendoreille. Wow, so you foot most of the bill on your own!
By the way, can I ask what insurance company it is? I'm asking because most companies seem to have a 'lifetime cap' instaed of allowing some amount per year.
Thanks,
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Pendoreille
USA
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Posted - 05/13/2006 : 21:48:53
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| It's through my work, and those sort of plans are all negotiated very differently. And I just looked again it's actually 20 visits per year. |
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insurance and therapist questions
