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Therapy & Treatment Services
Dr. Limbos charges fees that are fair and competitive, at rates at or below the recommended fee schedule of the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA). Hourly rates are typically charged for therapy and treatment services or brief consultations. At this time, the fee for a 50-minute therapy session is $225. Please note that no written report is included in the fee for therapy, treatment or brief consultations. Requests for written reports will be discussed with families prior to initiating the report to determine the intended purpose and recipients of the report and a fee will be set. The fee is usually based on the number of hours required to write the report at a rate of $225 per hour. The College of Psychologists of BC sets minimum standards for what has to be contained in a psychological report. As such, if a full report is requested, Dr. Limbos may be required to conduct a complete assessment which includes a full report and recommendations (see below).
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Assessments
Psychological / Psycho-Educational
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Gifted
Court Ordered or Complex
Court ordered and complex assessments require significantly more time than a standard psychological assessment. This is related to the need for detailed review of past medical, psychological and legal documents, detailed assessment of the child and/or their family in multiple areas, and comprehensive report writing. Court ordered and complex assessments are typically charged a fee of $225 per hour to a maximum of $12,000.
Dr. Limbos uses the BCMA fee guide as a guide for billing for medical expert witness fees and other court or legal requests. Currently, the fee for expert testimony in court is $2,985 per full day, or $1,869 per half day, and $2,000 for failure to notify of adjournment. Court preparation time, correspondence and meetings are charged at a rate of $375 per hour. Because of the high rates of non-payment for legal requests, we require prepayment of fees at at the time of the request. Reimbursement of any fees paid will be made provided that 5 business days notice of cancellation is provided.
The fee for failure of notice of hearing, discovery, depositions, scheduled consultation meeting, adjournment or out of court settlement (i.e., less than 5 business days notice) is $2250.
Please note that Dr. Limbos does NOT conduct assessments to determine child custody and access arrangements (E.g. Section 15 or Section 211).
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Billing & Payment
Payment for Psychological Services
In British Columbia, fees for psychological services are not covered by the government Medical Services Plan.
Many employee extended health benefits plans (e.g. Pacific Blue Cross) cover a portion of psychological services. Because the amount of coverage varies widely from plan to plan, it is recommended that you check your coverage documents under "psychological services", "paramedical" or "other medical" expenses. Please note that in most plans fees are "per person, per year", and that some fees may be charged claimed for the parents, if they are the primary person in attendance fro the visit (i.e., intake and feedback visits). The decision to reimburse you for expenses is ultimately the that of the insurance provider, and it is the responsibility of the client to pay the balance of fees that are not covered by your insurance company. In most cases, we require direct payment from the client, and the client will then request reimbursement from the insurance company. If you are in doubt, we recommend that you call your insurance provider before scheduling the appointment to ensure what amount you will be covered for.
Psychological fees also qualify to be deducted as a medical expense on your personal income tax return.
Payment Schedule
Dr. Limbos will review details about payment with you prior to beginning any assessment or therapy. Fees for services are collected at the beginning of each hourly session or assessment visit. Following your appointment, you will be provided with a receipt of payment which will include the psychologist's registration number and credentials. The information provided is typically sufficient to meet the requirements of other organizations, including extended health benefits providers. However, should your provider require any unique information, please inform us and we will be pleased to provide the needed documentation.
For individuals with extended health benefits plans, it is the responsibility of the client to pay Dr. Limbos directly for services and then submit claims for reimbursement to the insurance company themselves. We also accept third-party payments from organizations such as ICBC and Victim Assistance.
We do not require prepayment for clinical services. However, because of the high rate of non-payment, we often request prepayment for third party requests for letters, extensive preparation (e.g. court or special meetings), travel, and attending court or other meetings requested by a third party.
Cancellation Policy
Method of Payment
Overdue Accounts
Billing Disputes and Concerns
In order for Dr. Limbos to focus her time on clinical work and so as not to disrupt the therapeutic relationship, please address any concerns, special requests or disputes about billing to the attention of our office assistant at: admin@limboschildpsychology.com.
Automated Appointment Reminders
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Letters, Forms, Administrative & Other Services
Requests for services such as letters, reports and other administrative services may have an associated fee. The majority of correspondence, clinical questions and consultations should take place during the hours of a booked appointment or in the 10 minutes following a 50 minute booked appointment. While Dr. Limbos spends a considerable amount of time responding to brief email and telephone correspondences for no charge, clinical questions and consultations by email and telephone that are requested by the client are charged at a rate of $56.25 per 15 minute block of time set aside for the call or correspondence. Please note that many of these services are included when you pay for a detailed psychological assessment, and you will be notified before any additional charges are made for email or telephone services.
All other services are billed at a rate of $225 per hour (based on 15 minute intervals) and include:
- Filling out a Printed Form (e.g., tax benefits, insurance forms)
- Short letters for any lay person (e.g., lawyer, insurance company)
- Telephone calls at the request of patients to any lay person
- Short Summary of Facts Report including symptoms, history, diagnosis, and present condition
- Review of Records by the psychologist as may be required for summarising, selecting and photocopying medical records
- Court preparation as an expert witness
- Travel time to attend meetings requested by the a patient or thirds party
- Telephone consultation
- Email consultation
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Doctor Referral
A letter of referral from your family doctor is not necessary to obtain psychological services. Families may self-refer by contact Dr. Limbos or her assistant by phone (604) 346-6505 or email.
In some cases, a letter from your family physician can help explain specific concerns that he/she may have about your child, or may be required by your insurance company to receive benefits.
A fee estimate will be made at the beginning of the agreement, based on the complexity of the case. Prepayment of a deposit (50% of the fee estimate) is required prior to the start of work on the case.
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Our objective is to help children realize their full potential through psychological assessment and treatment.