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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:01:47

I just changed a few months ago because I didn't like the one I was with. Then I lost my insurance. I did get on a sliding fee scale but I still owe 20% of the psyciatrist, 20% of my counselor, 20% of my anxiety group, 50% for my primary care provider,(not to mention my meds) and we are living on a fixed income.

So I was looking around the ohter day and noticed one where I can get FREE services.

Would it be ok or appropriate to change because of the cost?

Answer:

If you can't afford your current psychiatrist because of the cost, then yes, I think it'd be fine to change. However, before canceling your appointments with your current one, make an appointment with the one you're looking into. See if you like the people/atmosphere and read the fine prints on the paperwork! You may find out that it's really not free.

Don't make any decisions until you know for sure!

Good luck!

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Nothing is for free, keep that in mind.

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Of course you can change because of cost! I would tell your therapist you cannot afford the fees and ask them to refer you to another person/clinic. They know who costs more and less, trust me. They all know what their colleagues are charging, and if they say they don't know then ask their receptionist.

I would also like for you to call the manufacturers of your meds and see if they have a program where you can get your pills for free, or at a discount. I know Prozac had a plan back before it went generic. We had cards in our pharmacy from the Prozac drug rep to give out to patients in need of drug payment assistance.