Reimbursements for Psychoeducational Testing [CANADA]

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kanashimoo
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Joined: 23 May 2013
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Posts: 117
Location: Vancouver, Canada

12 Oct 2013, 10:57 pm

Hi,

I recently had psychoeducational testing done this week. The total bill was $2100 for 10.5 hours. We can recover up to $900 over two insurance plans. The rest isn't covered by anything because psychologists aren't considered medical doctors and hence aren't covered under MSP. While $1200 isn't the end of the world right now, my dad is retiring in about a year so this bill could be tremendously dangerous for my family in the near future.

Further complicating the situation, technically my family has a pretty high income. My brother (10 years older, not sure if he would be considered in our family income) makes 6 figures overseas in the middle east. While my dad has had a very low wage for most of his life, being an immigrant, his end of career salary is reasonably decent.

I feel like I'm just being a financial burden and a huge drain. My dad's insurance also covers 95% of my prescription drugs cost (Wellbutrin and the hideously expensive Vyvanse). Other daily costs are melatonin, allergy meds (ex. loratadine), multivitamins and omega oils (I have zero seafood intake, I was suggested to try this) which I assume can't be recouped but it would be great if anyone did know of help for this.

I'm discussing this right now with CLBC (Community Living BC) to see if they can help. Does anyone else have any advice?

EDIT:

The current situation is like this:

I've paid $900 so far. I have a followup meeting with the psychologist in a week and a half, which (presumably) I'd give a check for the other $1200. He is very reluctant to schedule the followup for 2014, allowing for 2x900 in insurance coverage, because it would mean withholding payment until 2014. That is understandable, but my parents want him to reconsider if possible.

Thank you very much.


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