Insurance and Rates at Boston Psychiatry Center
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Insurance
We are in-network with the following insurance plans:
- Aetna
- Boston University's student health plan
Contact us with your insurance plan and we will do our best to estimate your appointment costs.
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Single Case Agreements
Do you have an insurance we do not accept? Massachusetts state law requires that you have timely access to mental health services. If you have been struggling to find timely psychiatric care and we are not in-network with your insurance, it is your right to call your health insurance and request a Single Case Agreement. This will allow you to receive care with us, covered by your insurance. Click here to learn how Single Case Agreements work. Contact our office if you are interested.
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Out-of-Network & Self-Pay Options
If we are not in-network with your insurance, you can still receive care with us by using your out-of-network benefits. Many PPO or POS plans have out-of-network benefits that cover a portion of the visit cost. We submit claims on your behalf so you only pay your portion of the cost (your coinsurance).
We work with these plans as out-of-network providers:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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UnitedHealthcare / Optum
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan / Optum
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Cigna / Evernorth
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Other PPO and POS plans
If you’re unsure about your insurance coverage, please reach out and we can help clarify your benefits.
Costs
We price our services relative to Medicare because it provides a nationally recognized framework for valuing psychiatric care. Medicare's fee schedule is based on the time, complexity, and expertise required for different clinical services. Using this model often reduces out-of-network costs, since many insurers reference Medicare when determining benefits.
For those using out-of-network benefits, appointments with a psychiatrist are around $490-$540 per session, though actual costs depend on the services provided. We also offer discounts to students, bringing our usual psychiatrist session costs to about $350 per session. View our full rates and session fees.