Rates & Policy


Policy

I accept payment by all major credit cards or check.

Session fees are charged and paid for prior to each session. In the event of a cancellation with less than 24 hour’s notice, the full amount of the session will be billed. If you are more than 15 minutes late to a session, it will be considered a missed visit, and I reserve the right to charge the full session fee.


HIPAA Notice

Your privacy is a top priority.

This notice explains how your protected health information (PHI) is managed and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Use and Disclosure of Your PHI:We may use and disclose your PHI for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. This includes sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, billing your insurance, and conducting quality assessments.

Your Rights


Access

You have the right to view and obtain a copy of your health records.


Confidential Communications

You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a certain location.


Accounting of Disclosures

You can request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.


Amendment

If you believe your records are inaccurate or incomplete, you can request an amendment.


Restrictions

You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information, though we are not required to agree to all requests.


Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


Responsibilities

It is required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI. You must be provided with this notice detailing our legal duties and privacy practices. The terms of this notice will be abided while currently in effect.

For more information, or if you have any questions, Contact Katherine LeCompte, LCSW.