Private pay & costs
Self-pay psychiatry, superbills, out-of-network benefits, testing costs and getting care on your schedule in San Francisco.
How to use out-of-network benefits and superbills for psychiatric care
Your PPO may reimburse part of your private pay psychiatry visits. Here’s how superbills and out-of-network benefits work, step by step.
Private pay psychiatry in San Francisco: what you get and whether it’s worth it
Thinking about paying out of pocket for psychiatric care? Here’s how private pay works, what it costs and who it’s a good fit for.
Does insurance cover psychiatric care? Aetna, Cigna and Optum explained
How insurance coverage works for psychiatric visits, which plans we’re in network with, and how to use out-of-network benefits.
Good Faith Estimates and the No Surprises Act, explained
Your rights as a self-pay patient, what a Good Faith Estimate includes and what to do if your bill is higher.
How to compare the cost of mental health care
Questions to ask about in-network, out-of-network and self-pay options so you can choose care that fits your budget.