Join us at our live webinar

"WHAT OUT-OF-NETWORK THERAPISTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BILLING"

Saturday, June 15, 2024

11 am- 1 pm Pacific / 12 pm – 2 pm Mountain

1 pm – 3 pm Central / 2 pm – 4 pm Eastern

CAN’T MAKE IT LIVE? THE WEBINAR WILL BE RECORDED! All registrants will automatically get the link to the recording, to watch at your convenience.

If you never join an insurance plan, you may feel you don't need to know how insurance works. But your lack of knowledge about insurance can hurt your clients, and can even hurt you. Your client's claims may be denied due to your coding or billing errors. And if you haven't kept good notes, clients may not be reimbursed, or their treatment may not be covered.

Yes, even out-of-network (OON) therapists can have notes and care reviewed whenever a client submits a superbill/invoice to a health plan!

In this webinar, we will discuss what EVERY out-of-network therapist should know about billing -- particularly about billing insurance, but also about handling finances with private pay clients.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• Billing for telehealth -- will out-of-network therapy continue to be covered?
• How to retain potential new clients even though you aren't in-network with their plan
• How you can help your clients who have insurance to get reimbursed
• Should you help clients check coverage? If so, how to do it, and what to ask
• Ethical sliding scale fees
• What should be on your superbill/invoice
• The dangers of Single-Case Agreements
• Do out-of-network providers need to worry about audits? (hint: Yes!)
• What plans need to see in your notes so they reimburse your clients
• Why a health plan might deny your client's claim
• Can you refuse to give superbills?
• If time: How you can help clients afford treatment

PLUS, FREE DOWNLOADS: Participants will be given two downloadable forms

• A sample superbill
• Handout: "What Out-of-Network Clients Should Ask When Checking Coverage"

CE CREDITS: 2 CE credits are guaranteed only for California LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs or LEPs who purchase the CE registration option. Other licensees should check with their licensing board for possible credit. Even if you can't get CEs, we hope you'll attend just for the great content! CEs can be obtained by watching the recording. For more about CEs, see FAQs below.

WHEN: TO WATCH

• Option 1: Join us live Saturday, June 15th, 2024: All registrants will automatically receive the recording link after the webinar, in case your plans change. Recording is available for one year. CEs are available even if you just listen to the recording — instructions will be given when the link is sent.
• Option 2: Watch at your convenience! Register and the link to the webinar recording will be sent to you within 6 hours after the live webinar. All registrants will automatically receive this link — there is no need to request it. Recording is available for one year. CEs are available even if you just listen to the recording — instructions will be given when the link is sent.

COST:

• $46.50 general admission -- NO CE credits
• $56.50 general admission WITH 2 CE credits (NOTE: CE approval guaranteed only for California Master's level Licensees, other licensees will have to check with your licensing board for credit. Complete CE info is below)
• $36.50 for therapists who have not yet earned a first license (your honesty is appreciated)
• $36.50 per person for groups of 4 or more who register together (NO CEs)
• $46.50 per person for groups of 4 or more registering together, WITH CEs

IMPORTANT: YOU WILL ACCESS THE WEBINAR THROUGH A LINK SENT BY ZOOM, NOT EVENTBRITE. After registering, you will be sent EventBrite tickets (you may ignore) and invoice, and usually within one day, you will get a confirmation from Zoom with your link to the webinar. Save this email or copy the link into your calendar. All attendees should receive email reminders with your link from Zoom again one week, one day, and one hour before the event. This link is unique to you — please do not share it. If you don't receive your link three days before the event, contact our Events Coordinator Erin Cary at orders@theinsurancemaze.com or Technology Advisor Aviva Lev-David at aviva17@gmail.com.

RECORDING: All registrants will get an email with the link to the recording within 6 hours after the webinar, to watch or review at your convenience. If you don't receive it, please check your inbox and spam/junk folder before contacting us at orders@theinsurancemaze.com. The recording can be stopped and started as many times as you wish and reviewed for one year. CEs can be earned from viewing the recording.

PRESENTER: Barbara Griswold, LMFT is author of Navigating the Insurance Maze: The Therapist’s Complete Guide to Working with Insurance – And Whether You Should, now in its 9th edition. After 33 years of private practice, she now provides consultations and trainings about insurance, progress notes, and practice-building to therapists nationwide. She invites you to schedule your consultation at www.calendly.com/barbgris

FAQs

"HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT THAN THE PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR YOU OFFER IN YOUR ONLINE STORE?" This will be similar content to the pre-recorded webinar, which is available at my online store, but will have some time allowed for live questions. Some people just prefer to attend live trainings, and/or to be able to ask questions of the presenter.

"WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?" The training is aimed at a nationwide audience. It is appropriate for psychotherapists, supervisors, practice managers, students, or counselors in training, regardless of experience level or practice setting.

"TELL ME MORE ABOUT CEs." You must purchase the registration option that includes CEs. After the webinar, you will automatically be emailed a link to the post-test and evaluation, even if you did not attend live. You may get CEs even if you listen to the recording. Course completion certificates will be emailed within 3 days after completing the evaluation but requires that you pass the post-test with a minimum 70% score. Post test answer keys will not be sent. Barbara Griswold LMFT (CAMFT CE provider #023504) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to provide Continuing Education for California LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Others should check with their licensing boards for possible credit. Barbara Griswold maintains responsibility for this course and its content. For complete CE policies, click here

"WHAT'S YOUR REFUND POLICY?" All fees paid are non-refundable, except in cases of duplicate registration, errors in registration, or dissatisfaction with the course.

"ARE THERE ANY COUPONS FOR THIS WEBINAR?" No, but there are discounts for pre-licensed therapists and groups of four or more. See the ticketing page.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? For any questions, concerns, or grievances related to this webinar or registration, please contact Events Coordinator Erin Cary at orders@theinsurancemaze.com. Any person who may require accommodations to participate is asked to please contact us at least 7 days in advance.

Disclaimer: Information presented is of a general nature. Laws and policies may vary by state, your license, and insurance plan.. Nothing presented takes the place of legal advice or contacting the insurance plan directly.