N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-6.1 - Financial arrangements with clients
(a) Fees for
marriage and family therapy services shall be reasonable and commensurate with
the status and experience of a licensee consistent with the provisions of
N.J.A.C.
13:34-6.7 prohibiting excessive
fees.
(b) When an appropriate fee
schedule cannot be arranged, or the payment of the usual fee would be a
hardship, a licensed marriage and family therapist shall refer the client to
other sources for the provision of needed services.
(c) A licensed marriage and family therapist
providing marriage and family therapy services shall provide and maintain a
written list of current fees for standard services and shall provide the list
to a client prior to the commencement of services.
(d) Before engaging in a clinical
relationship, a licensed marriage and family therapist shall assist a client to
understand financial arrangements. The information provided to the client shall
include at least the following:
1. The fee
for services or the basis for determining the fee to be charged;
2. Whether the licensed marriage and family
therapist will accept installment payments or assignments from a third-party
payor;
3. That insurance coverage
may not be available in all circumstances; and
4. The financial consequences, if any, of
missed appointments.
Notes
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