Fees and Insurance

Insurance Guidelines:

Michael Vernon LCSW accepts a large number of insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO; Aetna; Magellan; Cigna; and Humana. Unlike many other private practices, clients do not have to submit their own paperwork to insurance. His office manager, Anna Wlodarczyk, will facilitate the entire billing process and answer all questions. Additionally, if a client finds that Michael is not currently on his/her insurance plan, the office manager will attempt to complete the paperwork needed to join the panel.

If a client has specific questions regarding his/her insurance coverage, including the specific costs associated with deductibles and copayments, please contact Anna at 773-414-4577 or email Anna@psychotherapychicago.com.

Out-of-Pocket Clients:

For those clients that do not have insurance, or choose not to use their coverage, the standard fee is $100 per session. A number of sliding-scale openings may be available, however, based on client need and Michael’s availability.

Paperwork and Links to Detailed Information

Treatment guidelines, including specific details regarding the billing process can be found below. In order to use the time effectively, clients are encouraged to review and fill out the following paperwork prior to the initial session. All questions regarding the material can be answered at the beginning of the session.

• Demographic Information
• Privacy Practice and Acknowledgement Form
• Treatment Guidelines
• Insurance Policies and Guidelines