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Kathy Senti
(925) 895-0578
Fees and Insurance
I accept Blue Shield insurance. If you have another insurance, I can prepare a monthly statement for you to submit to your insurer.

If you don't have insurance, my fee is $120/session.

I have a sliding scale based on your income.

Prior to beginning therapy, I will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate of the estimated cost.

Disclaimer:
The good faith estimate will show the costs of services that are reasonably expected for your psychotherapy needs.  The estimate will be based on information known at the time the estimate is created.

The good faith estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment.  You could be charged  more if complications or special circumstances occur.  If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.

If you are billed for more than the good faith estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

You may contact me to let me know the billed charges are higher than the good faith estimate.  You can ask me to update the bill to match the good faith estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.

You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),  If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill.

There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process.  If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on the good faith estimate.  If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with me, you will have to pay the higher amount.

To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-877-696-6775.