Insurance
I am a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HMO plans including Anthem PPO, the Federal Employee Program, Magellen and Carefirst PPO networks. I am also a provider for John Hopkins Health Care, United Behavioral Health and GEHA. For these insurance providers, I will submit claims directly to your insurance company.
For all other insurance companies, I am considered an “out-of-network” provider. If your insurance company offers out-of-network benefits, you may receive full or partial reimbursement for the cost of our services. Most insurance companies that provide out-of-network benefits cover between 50%-80% of the cost per session. I will provide monthly statements for you to submit to the insurance company so that they can reimburse you directly.
Appointment Changes/ Cancellations
As sessions are 45-60 minutes, if you are late, you will only be allowed the time remaining. If you must reschedule or cancel an appointment, I require at least 24-hour notice (weekends not included). Cancellations can be made by calling my cell number and leaving a voicemail message. Cancellations that occur with less than 24-hour notice or failure to show to an appointment will be charged the fee of $160.00. As insurance companies do not cover missed appointment fees, patients utilizing insurance will be personally responsible for full payment of cancelled or missed sessions. If two appointments are missed without notice, any remaining appointments will be cancelled. If, for any reason, I must cancel an appointment, you will be notified at the earliest possible time.
Payment
Payments will be due prior to the beginning of each session. Unless other arrangements are made in advance, all accounts that are outstanding for more than 90 days will be sent to collections. Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card. I accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, Checks, Venmo, Zelle and Paypal. To make a payment, please email at Laila.elasmarlcswc@gmail.com
If someone other than you is responsible for your bills, I will bill them each month for my services. I reserve the right to suspend treatment with you if payment is not received within a month of receipt.
There is a $30.00 fee for returned checks.
Inclement Weather
If I am unable to get to the office due to inclement weather, I will contact you immediately, by phone or email, to reschedule your appointment. Please assume that I will be in the office, unless you hear from me directly. If you can’t get to the office due to weather conditions, please notify me as soon as you can. You will not be billed if you need to cancel for this reason.
Confidentiality
Everything that we discuss will be considered confidential information. I will not share any confidential information with anyone without your written permission. However, I may disclose confidential information without your permission if you are in imminent, serious danger of harming yourself or another person or if you are abusing or neglecting a child or a vulnerable disabled/older adult, or if I am subpoenaed by a judge.
Treatment of Minors with Separated/Divorced Parents
Please be aware that if you are a separated/divorced parent and your child or adolescent is going to begin treatment with me, you must provide a copy of the divorce agreement before treatment begins. The agreement should stipulate which parent is authorized to have their child/adolescent engage in therapeutic services.
Office Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Virtual and In-person appointments available.