Financial Policies

Dr. Hovav participates with many insurances to offer patients treatment, pending verification of benefits. If there is a change in the insurance plan, please notify our office immediately. If there are copays, co-insurance, or a full deductible, payment is expected at the time of service.

Insurance

Lifetime Insight accepts most major commercial insurance plans, including:

  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Coverage is subject to verification of benefits. Patients are responsible for any applicable copays, coinsurance, or deductibles at the time of service. Please notify our office immediately if your insurance changes. If your insurance denies coverage due to your deductible, coinsurance, or out-of-network status, you will be responsible for the self-pay rate.

Self-Pay & Good Faith Estimate

 

In accordance with federal law, the following self-pay rates apply to patients without insurance or with out-of-network coverage:

  • Initial Psychiatric Evaluation (55 min): $495
  • Psychotherapy Visit (55 min): $495
  • Extended Visit (45 min): $425
  • Extended Medication Follow-Up (up to 25 min): $320
  • Brief Medication Follow-Up (up to 15 min): $235

Payment is due in full at the time of service. A valid credit card is required on file at all times.

Superbills are available upon request for patients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance carrier.

We accept most major credit cards, Zelle, and PayPal.

Certain services are not covered by insurance and are billed directly at a pro-rated rate of $495/hour. These include:

  • Letters for schools, housing, or employers
  • Disability paperwork
  • Forms or reports outside of scheduled visits
  • Phone calls exceeding 5 minutes

Disability paperwork is considered only after an established treatment relationship and at physician discretion. This practice does not provide documentation for Emotional Support Animals (ESA) or California state disability claims.

We require at least 24 business hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Fees are automatically charged to the card on file:

  • 45–55 min visits: $425
  • 25 min visits: $250
  • 15 min visits: $175

Arrivals more than 5–10 minutes late may be considered a no-show depending on visit length.



 

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