Affiliated Practices

Accepted Insurance

Some people choose not to use their insurance benefits for several reasons. They include:

Diagnosis. Many clients do not want a diagnosis in their insurance record. This is true for adults and adolescents alike. Having a pre-existing mental health diagnosis is distressing for many clients.
Confidentiality. All managed care plans involve direct clinical management by the plan’s case managers. This makes it necessary for a therapist to disclose anything and everything related to your case to them. This information is used by the managed care plan for allocating and determining current benefits and benefits determination for future plans and is stored in a computer data base. The FBI and law enforcement officials can access your insurance information, which could be problematic should a legal matter arise. This lack of confidentiality could impact the ability to get or apply for jobs, especially with the military and law enforcement.

For those who choose to use their insurance, many of Dr. Van Dam's insured clients are able to be reimbursed for a portion of their fees through the out-of-network provider portion of their insurance plans. If you have out-of-network coverage, we will provide you with a detailed bill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider to learn more about reimbursements.