Insurance
Dr. Schafer is in network for Seton Ascension health insurance. She is out of network for all other insurance, which means if you have out of network benefits, you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of your session.
Fees
Initial sessions and consultation sessions (such as for donor recipients) are 75-90 minutes with a fee of $300. Subsequent sessions are 55-minutes with a fee of $195.
Please contact Dr. Schafer at vickie@drvickieschafer.com for fees for known donor and gestational carrier evaluations. These consultations and evaluations include three meetings, including a consultation/evaluation for the intended parents/recipients, a consultation/evaluation for the donor or gestational carrier and their partner/spouse (if applicable), and a group meeting with all parties. Dr. Schafer can complete evaluations for those in the state of Texas and by telehealth for anyone in a PSYPACT state. A list of current PSYPACT states can be found here:
Reduced Fees
Dr. Schafer provides sessions at a reduced fee in affiliation with SIMS Foundation. If you qualify for SIMS Foundation services, please contact them. Information at https://simsfoundation.org/
No Surprises Act- Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 bill for medical items and services.
● You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
● Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
● 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 or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.