Paying for Outpatient Care

‍Refer to Free & Affordable Mental Health Care Options‍

This has an extensive list of ideas for low-cost outpatient therapy and psychiatry services.

Advance Care Card & CareCredit Card

‍If you have a provider who does not take insurance and instead issues “superbills,” these cards can offer flexible financing. This is especially helpful when you have to pay the full fee upfront before receiving reimbursement from insurance.

CareCredit Card

Advance Care Card

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Submit claims faster with Reimbursify or Thrizer

‍If your provider does not accept insurance and issues “superbills” to submit to your insurance, these platforms can streamline the process of submitting the bills and help you receive reimbursement faster.

Reimbursify

Thrizer

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Rise Above the Disorder: connects people with resources for finding a therapist, answering mental health questions and applying for grants to cover the cost of therapy.

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Case management and patient advocacy

‍Case managers and patient advocates can be very helpful when it comes to negotiating with insurance companies and getting the help you need. Some resources include:

Patient Advocate Foundation: a nonprofit providing case management, co-pay relief, and financial aid funds for healthcare expenses.

Solace: an organization providing patient advocacy support, including navigating insurance, paying for medical bills, submitting insurance claims and navigating care.

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