Rates and fees
Insured care
When the general practitioner determines that there may be a mental disorder as described in the DSM-V (handbook for psychiatric disorders of the American Psychiatric Association), a client is eligible for insured care. The general practitioner must report this on the referral letter, and the client can then declare the costs of an intake/diagnostic process with the health insurer. Depending on the type of policy that someone has taken out, the invoice will be fully or partially reimbursed. If the intake procedure shows that the complaints do indeed fit within a DSM-V classification, the client can also declare the costs of further treatment in the same way.
Costs
The costs of treatment in mental health care are determined by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa). I use 100% of the NZa rate in my practice. From 1-1-2022, mental health care will be funded via the healthcare performance model, the so-called ZPM. Within this system, a rate is determined per consultation, based on the duration of the consultation, its nature (diagnostics or treatment) and the professional group of the practitioner involved. The indirect time spent on the treatment, such as writing reports and letters, is included in the consultation fee. Within mental health care, regular intercollegiate consultation is conducted to guarantee the quality of treatment. An invoice is drawn up and sent to clients every quarter. They must then declare the invoice to their health insurer and pay it to my practice. I use the NZa rates.
Over-insured care
For the treatment of complaints that are not covered by insured care, the NZa has set a maximum hourly rate. Sometimes people choose to be helped outside the insurance system and pay for the treatment themselves. And that is €130 per session. Relationship and system conversations belong here.
Collaboration with health insurers
I have a contract for the year 2025 and 2026 with DSW health insurer
I work without a contract with all other health insurers. I prefer direct contact with the client by means of an agreement and not with the health insurer in between. This means that clients arrange matters relating to reimbursements themselves with the health insurer and not through me. Exactly how much of the treatment costs a client will be reimbursed depends on his/her specific policy. The reimbursement varies. It is therefore important to inform the health insurer well prior to the intake. In all cases, the client pays the costs of the deductible themselves. For more information about the choice not to conclude contracts with health insurers and the current reimbursements per policy, I refer you to the Contractvrije Psycholoog.
No show policy
Policy from 2025: Appointments can be canceled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. For appointments that are canceled less than 48 hours in advance, I will charge €80, regardless of the reason for cancellation. You must pay this invoice yourself and you cannot declare it to the health insurer.
