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Chesapeake Speech Language Associates, LLC
1419 Fo
rest Drive – Suite 206
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-280-9788
410-280-9790 (Fax)
Financial Policy and Agreement
1. Payment for services rendered by CSLA is due and payable in full at the time services are rendered, unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Practice Manager.
2. A $50 fee will be charged for any sessions canceled. If a make-up appointment is available and completed, the
cancellation fee may be waived. If a make-up session is not available, the cancellation fee will be charged. if there is
an available time to reschedule a missed appointment, we always prefer to see the patient for therapy. If you are not
able to accept that time or there is not one available, you will be charged for missing your appointment.
3. Payments: Unless other arrangements are approved by CLSA in writing, the balance on your statement is due
and
payable when the statement is issued and is past due if payment is not received within thirty (30) days.
4. Re-billing fee: A re-billing fee of $2 will be imposed on each account that is over thirty (30) days past due
5. Any balance unpaid after 60 days from the date services were rendered will be subject to interest at the annual
percentage rate of 18% with a $2.00 minimum.
6. Past due accounts: If your account becomes past due, we will take necessary steps to collect this debt. If we have to
refer your account to a collection agency and/or a lawyer, you agree to pay all of the collection costs that are
incurred, including lawyer’s fees and court costs, if applicable.
7. In the event the Patient submits payment by check and that check is returned for any reason by the Bank, CSLA will
add $25 to the balance owed by the Patient or Responsible Party.
8. For Patients with insurance: Any cost sharing, such as co-payments, coinsurance and/or deductibles are the
responsibility of the Patient or Responsible Party. In the event that services rendered are not covered, Patient or
Responsible Party shall be responsible for payment in full for those services.
9. Required payments: Any co-payments required by an insurance company must be paid at the time of service.
10. Insurance: Insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. CSLA is NOT a party to this contract, in
most cases. CSLA will bill your insurance company as a courtesy to you. Although we may estimate what your
insurance might pay, it is the insurance company that makes the final determination. You agree to pay any portion of
the charges not covered by insurance. If your insurance company requires a referral and/or preauthorization, Patient
or Responsible Party is responsible for obtaining it. Failure to obtain the referral and/or preauthorization may result
in a lower or no payment from the insurance company.
11. No statement by an employee of CSLA will contradict, void, or nullify this Agreement, nor shall the Patient or
Responsible Party rely on any statements or opinions made by CSLA that the Patient’s insurance carrier will pay the
bill.
12. Waiver of confidentiality: You understand that if your account is submitted to an attorney and/or collection agency,
if CSLA has to litigate in court, or if your past due status is reported to a credit reporting agency, the fact that you
received treatment at CSLA will become a matter of public record.
By s
igned this agreement, you agree to all the terms and conditions contained herein. This agreement will take effect
from the date signed by the patient/parent/guardian/responsible party.
Pri
nt Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Sign
ature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________________