N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:34-6.1 - Financial arrangements with clients

(a) Fees for marriage and family therapy services shall be reasonable and commensurate with the status and experience of a licensee consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:34-6.7 prohibiting excessive fees.

(b) When an appropriate fee schedule cannot be arranged, or the payment of the usual fee would be a hardship, a licensed marriage and family therapist shall refer the client to other sources for the provision of needed services.

(c) A licensed marriage and family therapist providing marriage and family therapy services shall provide and maintain a written list of current fees for standard services and shall provide the list to a client prior to the commencement of services.

(d) Before engaging in a clinical relationship, a licensed marriage and family therapist shall assist a client to understand financial arrangements. The information provided to the client shall include at least the following:

1. The fee for services or the basis for determining the fee to be charged;

2. Whether the licensed marriage and family therapist will accept installment payments or assignments from a third-party payor;

3. That insurance coverage may not be available in all circumstances; and

4. The financial consequences, if any, of missed appointments.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-6.1

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 529(a), effective 3/16/2020