Self-Paying Counselling Clients – Direct billing – Business Expenses – ICBC – Extended Health Benefits
Insurance Coverage for Counselling Expenses – WorkSafeBC
MSP – Tax Deductions – First Nations Health Benefits (FNHA)
Most extended health, short term or long term disability benefit packages cover the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor
For more information, we suggest that you contact your insurance agent, extended health provider or employer to inquire about the details of your coverage.
Extended Health Benefit Claims are made in much the same manner as with private wellness and health practitioners with the submission of your payment receipt(s) to the insurer.
All our counsellors are Registered Clinical Counsellors RCC with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors BCACC.
If you are only covered for the services of a Certifed Clinical Counsellors CCC with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association please mention it upon booking and we will schedule with a counsellor holding those credentials
Third-Party Direct Billing for Counselling
In most cases Registered Clinical Counsellors and Certified Canadian Counsellors are unable to provide direct billing to insurance companies at this time. Many insurances companies offer their policyholders the possibility to submit their payment receipt electronically and they usually process their claims promptly.
Counselling Payment Receipts
Insurance & Tax
How and when payment receipts are accessible?
Once payment for counselling services is received and processed clients receive an email with a link to log their online profile. Once authorized, clients are directed to the document in their browser witch they can view, print or download at their convenience.
The payment receipt will show the session type, the duration, the cost, the client’s name, the location if not virtual.
We suggest that you consult with a taxation specialist/authority if you are concerned about claiming counseling therapy or personal coaching expenses on your personal or corporate tax return prior to engaging service.
Tax exemptions and guidelines to claim for eligible medical practitioners or training fees are subject to change without our knowledge. Exemptions may differ from one province to another.
Entrepreneurs & Self-Employed Individuals
When a session content relates to your business as a self-employed individual or a business owner our services can be invoiced under Professional Coaching upon request.
This request can be made upon booking or can be addressed to your counsellor during the session time.
ICBC Claims: Healthcare Partners in Counselling
Eligibility for Part 7 – Psychological Support Funding for Counselling Therapy
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WorkSafeBC (WCB)
We are not a registered provider with WorkSafeBC (WCB)
WCB Alberta
On a case by case basis, we can accept WCB Alberta referrals. Referrals must be sent in writing by WCB Alberta.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Is Counselling Therapy Covered by BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) or Disability Assistance Financial Program?
Counselling Therapy Service Fees are not covered by MSP and BC’s Disability Assistance
First Nations Health Authority Health Benefits Coverage for Mental Health
We are not an FNHA authorized service provider
If you wish to find more details about your eligibility to claim your counselling expenses or/and select an approved First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) near you
Please copy and paste the following links into your browser:
www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health
FHNA (Toll-Free): 1.800.317.7878
Additional Resource: Help for Wellness Help Line
www.hopeforwellness.ca
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