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Texas Regulatory Body for Mental Health Services
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council consists of the professional boards for mental health professionals in Texas. The Council’s function is to protect and promote the welfare of Texans by regulating mental health practice and ensuring practitioners are qualified and adhere to established professional standards.
Contact information for the Council can be found at their website.
(The category that applies to my sub-profession within
mental health is Psychology.)
Consumer Protection
The Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection aims to protect Texas consumers by accepting complaints, filing civil cases in the public interest, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. To learn more or file a consumer complaint, visit their website.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical or mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. ​
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. ​
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You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate.
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For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
