Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company Before the First Visit:

On the back of your insurance card is a phone number for “Mental Health” or “Behavioral Health” Benefits. I do accept many kinds of insurance, but it is your responsibility to verify if I am an in-network provider for you. Please call and ask the following questions:

• Is Dr. Herman listed as a provider (“in-network”) under your insurance plan? If not, does your plan offer “out of network” benefits?

• Is “pre-authorization” required to obtain benefits?

• If so, please ask for and bring the “authorization number” with you to the first appointment

• Do you have a “deductible” that needs to be satisfied before insurance benefits begin?

• If your deductible is satisfied, what is your “copay” for mental/behavioral health services?

• Some plans require “reauthorization” by your psychologist after a certain number of visits – usually 10 to 20 visits. Please check to see if your plan has such a requirement.