Leave Insurance Behind!

$50.00

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Are you ready to make the big move and leave insurance behind? Hopefully, never to return!

You start by cancelling your insurance contracts – but that’s the “easy” (well, ok, easier…) part.

But NOTHING about insurance is easy.

What happens with your clients?

It’s hard to know what to suggest to them. Managing their emotions (and your own) in the therapeutic context is what you’re trained for. But how do you make recommendations for continuing care without knowing more about their rights?

One thing you can be sure of: insurance companies don’t always make client rights clear – or even easy to find out.

But you can find out here and feel more confident about your decision to leave insurance behind!

The download includes:

  • Personal letter to clients template: explaining your decision to leave their insurance network. No copyright – edit it so that the text is authentically your voice.  (Word and PDF formats)
  • Termination letter templates to insurance companies. Two versions: one for individual practice, one for a group practice. (Word and PDF formats)
  • Client “Know Your Rights” information.  No copyright. This document is designed for you to place the text on your website, turn it into a brochure for your waiting room, include it with the personal letter. Use it however you see fit as you take steps to leave insurance behind! (Word and PDF formats)
BONUS! Two lessons from the upcoming RescueBiller® membership!
  • How do you know when it’s time to leave an insurance network? Dealing with any feelings of guilt you may have – and questions to ask yourself to determine if you’re really ready to leave insurance behind!
  • Pros and cons of “courtesy-billing” – submitting claims for clients once you’re out of network. (hint: not recommended!)
Version Date: October 17, 2025

 

The purchaser understands that this form has not been legally vetted and that review of participating-provider contracts is highly recommended before implementing this form. No representations are made that this form will comply with all legal jurisdictions, all insurance contracts, and/or all types of policies. 

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