N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34D-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:34D-6.1 - Financial arrangements with clients

(a) Fees for art therapy services shall be reasonable and commensurate with the status and experience of a licensee consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:34D-6.8prohibiting excessive fees.

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

(c) A licensee providing art 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 licensee 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 licensee 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 § 13:34D-6.1

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 1674(a), effective 11/18/2019