Dr. Nicholas Schumann
Psychologist | Pacific Professional Services


BENEFITS


BENEFITS
How to check your out-of-network coverage and out-of-network benefits:
Make sure to have this information ready before your call:​
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Insurance card/policy number
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Name, date of birth, address, phone number of the cardholder
Questions to ask:​
1) Are there out-of-network benefits for this policy?
2) Do I have a mental or behavioral health policy with out-of-network benefits?
3) What are the requirements to use out-of-network benefits?
4) Is prior authorization required?
5) Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If yes:
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What is my out-of-network deductible?
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How much of my out-of-network deductible has been met?
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What is the start date of the calendar year my out-of-network policy is based on?
6) Is there a session limit? If yes:
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What is the session limit?
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How many sessions do I have left?
7) What percentage of services is covered/what is my co-insurance?
8) At the end of the call make sure to have:
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Date/time you called
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Representative’s name
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Reference number for the call