Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Discount for Chapter Members
Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount. Be sure to be logged in when you register. 

Chapter members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

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Presentation Details

This law and ethics-focused training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify essential insurance-related disclosures that must be included in the informed consent process at the outset of treatment. 
2. Implement informed consent procedures that fully notify patients about insurance issues and financial responsibilities at the start of treatment. 
3. Execute accurate billing practices to ensure compliance with insurance company requirements and professional standards. 
4. Identify common reasons for insurance record requests and audits. 
5. Respond to records requests and insurance audits effectively while maintaining adherence to state and federal confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA. 
6. Develop a legally sound, step-by-step protocol for responding to insurance audit requests. 

Event Support

infocenter@camft.org
(888) 892-2638
(858) 292-2638
Business Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM PT; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM PT 

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs