Accepting insurance and self-pay.

I am in network with several insurance providers. Please note that coverage can vary depending on your specific plan. Mental Health Counseling and Nutrition Counseling are billed as separate services and are classified differently, so coverage for one does not guarantee coverage for the other. Each session will be mostly focused on one or the other and billed as such.

It is your responsibility to verify your insurance benefits. You will be responsible for any charges not covered by your insurance plan. See below for some guidance on questions to ask your insurance company.

If I am not in network with your insurance or you do not have insurance, I do accept self-pay. I also can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for potential out of network benefits. My self pay rate is $150 for each session.

Mental Health Counseling

In network with:

  • BlueCross BlueShield

  • Aetna

  • Medicaid - HealthyBlue, Sunflower, Kancare

  • Ambetter

  • ProvidrsCare

Questions to ask your insurance provider:

  • Is mental health counseling covered in my insurance?

    • Code 90791-Therapy Intake (first session) or 90834-Therapy Session (follow-ups)

  • Is Angela Merwin an in-network provider?

  • Do I need to meet my deductible before it is covered?

  • Is there a copay?

  • Is there a limitation on this coverage? (number of visits, diagnosis, etc)

  • Is a referral or authorization required?

Nutrition Counseling

In network with:

  • BlueCross BlueShield

  • Aetna

  • United HealthCare

  • Medicaid - HealthyBlue, Sunflower, Kancare

  • Ambetter

  • ProvidrsCare

Questions to ask your insurance provider:

  • Is nutrition counseling covered under my insurance plan for preventative care visits?

    • Code 97802-Dietary Counseling and Surveillance Intake (first session) or 97803-Dietary and Counseling and Surveillance Follow-up (follow-ups)

  • If there is no preventative care coverage, do I have medical care coverage?

  • Is Angela Merwin an in-network provider?

  • Do I need to meet my deductible before it is covered?

  • Is there a copay?

  • Are there limitations on my visits? Such as only certain diagnosis or limit on number of sessions?

  • Do I need a referral or authorization?

FAQs

Do you offer consult calls?

Yes! If you want to schedule a one-time 10 minute call for us to better understand if this is a good fit, please reach out and we can get something set up.

How long is each session and how often do we meet?

Each session is up to 55 minutes long. We can meet weekly, every other week, or monthly depending on your needs.

Cancel and Reschedule policy

Please provide at least 24 hour notice advance of your appointment to reschedule or cancel. There will be a late cancel/reschedule fee if your cancellation or rescheduling is within 24 hours from your scheduled appointment.