Question:
Psych Eval, insurance wont pay and neither will my EAP at work...what do i do? self-pay? i'll pay i

but does anyone have any suggestions?    — Vicki B. (posted on February 13, 2002)

February 13, 2002
Hello. You could try to find a clinic that has what is called a sliding fee scale. If you have a certain income level, they might even pay for most of the evaluation. I don't know who runs the mental health programs in your state, but I would call them and find out. It is worth a try. I think it is awful that these insurance companies require a psych evaluation but then won't cover it. Good Luck
   — Michelle H.

February 13, 2002
I have heard of very few insurances that will pay for this... I have had several friends have this surgery and they all had to pay for the psych eval themselves.... I was fortunate enough to not have to have one. My friend in Atlanta said her psych eval wass $250. Good luck to you! I agree with the one poster that said to ask the clinician for a reduced fee as you are self pay..... this is a very common practice. Good luck to you!!!
   — Pamela W.

February 13, 2002
My insurance requires the psych evaluation, so they cover it. Is this something your surgeon requires?
   — JoSyrNY

February 14, 2002
My insurance denied coverage for the psych eval initially. AFTER they approved the surgery, they went back and reviewed the REQUIRED psych exam and then approved payment. This is normal standard of operation for them (BCBS)
   — Cindy H.

February 14, 2002
I HAD THE SAME TROUBLE... INSURANCE COMPANY WANTED IT BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT...SO IT COST ME 150.00 TO HVE IT DONE....GOOD LUCK
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