Billing Policies and Pricing

SOWING SEEDS COUNSELING LLC BILLING POLICIES AND PRICING
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: This notice went into effect on February 28, 2023; updated December 24, 2025.
We (“We, Our, Us” referring to Sowing Seeds Counseling LLC)
(“You, Your, Patient” referring to current or past patient)

  • Patient Responsibility: Patients are solely responsible for verifying their mental health insurance coverage, including deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums.
  • Insurance Verification: Patients are encouraged to contact their insurance directly to understand their coverage and benefits.
  • Claims Submission: Patients are responsible for providing accurate insurance information and necessary authorizations.
  • In-Network: Aetna and PPO Networks, BSBS-KS, Medicare Plan B, KanCare, Sunflower Health Plans
  • Standard Fee: $150 per hour of counseling services.
  • Payment Due: Payment for counseling services rendered is expected in full within 30 days of the service date.
  • Late Payments: Late payments may be subject to lates fee or forwarded to a third-party collection agency.
  • Cancellation Fee: Patients must give 24-hours’ notice for cancellation of an appointment or pay a cancellation fee of $50.
  • No-Show Policy: If the patient fails to inform us of a cancellation or reschedule, we reserve the right to end services if the patient ‘no-shows’ twice for their appointments.
  • Eligibility: A sliding fee scale is available to patients who qualify based upon Federal Poverty Guidelines.
  • Documentation: To be considered for the sliding fee scale, patients are required to provide documentation of their financial situation (e.g., income statements, proof of unemployment).
  • Sliding Fee Calculation: A sliding fee calculation measure will be used to determine a fair price for services.

Price for services will be used in the Good Faith Estimate statement provided to patients as applicable and required by Federal Law.

  • This estimate is legally required under the No Surprise Act 2022.
  • It aims to protect consumers from facing surprise medical bills when receiving care from out-of-network providers in circumstances outside their control or for consumers who do not wish to bill their insurance for services.
  • The estimate below is the range of cost that is most likely for new patients. Until a therapist(s) affiliated Sowing Seeds Counseling LLC does an initial evaluation, they will not have a clear picture of the specific diagnosis, issues, and needs.
  • Fees: The fee for a subpoena for testimony is $750 per day and includes time spent preparing documents and travel.
  • Subpoenas for testimony are only valid with a Court Order. SSC LLC reserves the right to contact legal counsel before testimony.

* Fees and Policies subject to change based upon HIPAA-compliancy, federal law, insurance contractual obligations, and company discretion. All Rights Reserved, 2023 – 2026.