Posted by Susan J on December 5, 2003, at 12:08:48
In reply to Rates, posted by Rigby on December 4, 2003, at 23:51:56
Wow,
My therapist only charges $65 a session. Since I'm in the DC area, which is expensive, I'm surprised mine is cheaper than all of yours. Hmmmm, don't know what to make of that.
And mine's covered by insurance. I pay $20 of the $65 each week.
And why the heck don't insurance companies cover therapists (MSWs) as well as psychiatrists/physicians? It's a heck of lot cheaper to pay for a therapist than a doc. My insurance actually makes you go to a therapist first to see if you even *need* a p-doc.
But then, my brother's insurance made him go to his primary care physician to get a referral to a psychiatrist to get a referral to a therapist. Not just written referrals- he has to see the docs, which means the insurance company will have to pay their share to three health care providers, not just one.
So stupid.....
poster:Susan J
thread:286716
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20031202/msgs/286833.html