Service Fees

My fee for psychological services is 275.00 per hour and includes background information gathering, one-on-one testing sessions, protocol scoring, assessment analysis/synthesis and a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment written report.  A typical psychoeducational/psychological assessment requires 15.75 hours (6 hours testing, 8.75 hours scoring/analysis/report writing and a 1-hour feedback session), totalling approximately 4331.25. Since parents are directly involved in the assessment service, I can invoice the fee 3-ways for those with extended family health care insurance covering psychological services.Psychological services are payable by electronic transfer upon receipt of an invoice. After full payment for assessment services, I provide a written psychological assessment report.
KehoePsychology does not submit payment requests directly to insurance providers. I will send you a receipt when payment is
received. Please retain this receipt for your insurance or income tax claims.
Insurance Coverage
Most extended health insurance plans cover psychologists (e.g., Sun Life, Manulife etc.), but OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) does not cover these services. Various extended health care plans differ, so please check yours regarding coverage and claims procedures. Below are some questions to consider asking your insurance provider to help clarify your benefits package.

  1. Which professionals does your policy cover? Most policies cover members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario but do check.
  2. Who in your family is covered?
  3. Do you require a physician’s referral to receive coverage?
  4. Is there a maximum amount per hour your insurance provider will pay? What is the maximum yearly amount you will be reimbursed?
  5. Is there a maximum number of billable hours per day?
  6. What is the anniversary date of your policy, and when are funds and benefits replenished?
Because I am registered as a psychologist in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the fees for psychological services are exempt from GST and constitute a tax-deductible medical expense. Therefore, on your annual tax form, you can claim the portion of your fees not covered by your extended health insurance plan as a medical expense.