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FEES & COVERAGE 
Fees
Fees for services are guided by the recommendations of The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) and as such, are $170 per clinical hour.  Generally, 50 minutes are spent in work together, while 10 minutes are reserved for updating the file.

While cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, I would ask that you please give as much notice as circumstances allow, so that I may offer the reserved time to someone else.
Insurance Coverage
Nova Scotia’s Medical Services Insurance (MSI) does not provide coverage for private Psychological services. However, many people find that all, or a percentage of their expenses can be covered by their health benefits plan, such as provided by Medavie Blue Cross, Manulife, Great West Life, Sunlife, etc. Also, some Employee Assistance Plans provide varying coverage for professional fees. 

You might contact your benefits service provider to determine what services are funded and available to you.

A receipt will be issued to you to submit to your insurance company.


​Questions to ask your Insurance Provider
  • Does my insurance plan cover psychological services provided by a registered psychologist?
  • What is the limit of my coverage?
  • Do I need a referral from a physician to qualify for coverage?
  • What percentage of the fee does the insurer cover? Note: the remainder may be eligible as a tax deductible, income tax expense.
  • Have I already used up my coverage for this year? 
  • Does my coverage fall within a calendar year or a chronological year?
  • Can I submit my receipts online as a more convenient way to be reimbursed?
Forms of Payment
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Personal cheques, e-transfers, and cash are accepted.
Tax Deduction
Psychological services can be claimed as a medical expense and deducted against income, for income tax purposes. Please save your receipts and you may claim the amount not covered by medical ​insurance on your income tax as a medical expense.

"Start by doing what's necessary; ​then do what's possible;
​and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

​
St. Francis of Assisi

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Psychologists are regulated by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP);
I am a member of the Association of Psychologists of ​Nova Scotia (APNS). Both of these organizations have
useful websites for further information about the practice of psychology.
​I am listed in the private practice directory on the website www.apns.ca.

Hours

MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY
​By Appointment Only

Telephone/Fax

p 902.752.2969
​f 902.752.0597

Email

barbara@macleanpsychology.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 3519, Stellarton, N.S.
B0K 1S0

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