Choosing to pay directly for mental health care rather than using insurance is a personal decision that often prioritizes speed, privacy, and clinical freedom. While insurance can reduce immediate costs, many people find that the “self-pay” or “out-of-network” model offers several strategic advantages for their long-term well-being.
As you book your appointment(s) you will be directed to enter a credit card or HSA Card to finalize the transaction.
Connecticut Psychiatric Partners , P.C. does not work with health insurance companies. We will provide you with invoice at the end of our visit, which you need to submit to your insurance company, for reimbursement of out-of-network services.
“Out of Network” (OON) benefits are on most insurance plans and allow you to be treated by Providers outside the insurance network. In our case since we are not an insurance based Provider Group we are out of all Networks. To use this side of insurance simply contact your insurance and ask what your out of network benefits are for Mental Health. If you decide you can afford to be treated this way then this is a straightforward process that essentially involves you paying for your care upfront and then asking your insurance company to “pay you back.” We will provide you with a billing sheet containing all the information you need to be reimbursed by your insurance.
Yes, we are accepting new patients. We strive to see patients within 3 to 7 days of the first call.
The answer is yes, for the initial consultation only. Some mental health symptoms can be caused by or worsened by medical conditions. Blood tests are needed for most patients in the beginning of treatment, for example to make sure that you don’t have a thyroid gland problem or anemia or an infection. Some of the medications we prescribe are controlled substances and will require urine drug screening. If you decide to include medications in your treatment plan, you will need to get a primary care provider.
To compensate for lower rates of reimbursement from many insurance companies, some in-network psychiatrists will see more patients per hour. When comparing your options, find out how long your initial and follow-up appointments will be, and how much actual time you will have with the psychiatrist during your visits. Actual time with us during your appointments is as follows (and has a range which depends on complexity and how many questions you have during your appointment): 1st appointment can be up to 90 minutes, follow up appointments from range from 15 to 55 minutes depending upon your needs(As chosen by you when you book the follow up appointments), maintenance appointments are usually 15-30 minutes. You are in control of how long the provider spends with you by booking what you need.
The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. In some cases, we might not agree with certain medication choices, or we don’t prescribe certain medications for clinical reasons. Until we decide to be your psychiatrist, or to be your new psychiatrist, if you are switching care, you will need to get your medication/s from your existing mental health prescriber. You can also ask your primary care provider if they might be able to provide you with your mental health medications until you can get established with a new psychiatrist.