Counseling sessions normally last about an hour; psychiatric sessions, about a half hour. Charges are per session, not per hour. However, some initial psychiatric evaluations may take longer and be subject to a higher charge. Effective October 1, 2008, Azimuth's counseling costs are . . .
Insurance, Payment Plans and Discounts. . .
Some counselors take insurance. If you are unable to use insurance, payment plans may be arranged. This normally consists of spreading the cost of 6 to 12 sessions over a six month period. Charges and payments are made monthly so that the total amount owed is paid in six months
You may qualify for a discount based on your income. The difference between the discounted fee and the standard fee is covered by the Azimuth Client Assistance Fund. This fund is supported by Azimuth donors who realize the importance of our counseling and want to make it affordable to all.
Clients applying for a discount must complete the Application for Reduced Fee form and submit verification of their annual income (a copy of a recent pay stub or previous year's tax return showing Adjusted Gross Income). Clients will be notified of the decision by their therapist. Any questions regarding the decision will be referred to the Bookkeeping Department. All financial information will be kept confidential. To insure this confidentiality, clients will be requested to provide the last 4 digits of their social security number to gain access to this information.
Effective 9/20/10, the following table (based on a percentage of the 2010 Federal Poverty Guidelines*) will be used to determine eligibility for a discounted fee:
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802.288.1001
For household size of:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Individual is
Couples/ Psychiatric is
If yearly gross household income is less than:
$66,540
$74,020
$81,500
$85,600
$88,980
$96,460
$95
$105
$59,060
$66,540
$74,020
$81,500
$85,600
$88,980
$85
$95
$51,580
$59,060
$66,540
$74,020
$81,500
$85,600
$75
$85
$44,100
$51,580
$59,060
$66,540
$74,020
$81,500
$65
$75
$36,620
$44,100
$51,580
$59,060
$66,540
$74,020
$55
$65
$29,140
$36,620
$44,100
$51,580
$59,060
$66,540
$45
$55
$21,660
$29,140
$36,620
$44,100
$51,580
$59,060
$35
$45
Individual: Couple or Family: Psychiatric: Group:
$110 per session $125 per session $120 per session $45 per member