Fees and coverage

Fees and coverage, explained.

Understand the cost of care and what to ask about coverage. We confirm your service, clinician, and fees before treatment begins.

Have your clinician’s credentials and the exact service format ready when checking reimbursement.

You don’t need to choose a program before contacting us. Intake does not commit you to treatment.

Published fee ranges

Published DBT Saskatchewan fee ranges — exact fees confirmed before treatment
Format	Published fee
Individual · 50 minutes	$140–$225
Group · per participant/session	$60–$90
Guided Self-Help	$65–$100 per guidance session
Emotional Relief	$35–$95 per session; $420–$1,140 for 12 sessions
Comprehensive / specialized	Confirmed by component and treatment plan

Exact fees and payment schedules are confirmed before treatment.

Coverage pathways

Confirm before relying on reimbursement

The clinic can provide information about the service and clinician. The insurer or funding program makes the final coverage decision.

Private insurance

Ask whether counselling, psychotherapy, or psychological services from the assigned clinician are reimbursable, and whether a referral or annual maximum applies.

NIHB

Approved First Nations and Inuit clients may access eligible mental-health counselling after authorization. Provider and service eligibility must be confirmed.

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan

Current Métis Nation–Saskatchewan mental-health funding for these services has not been confirmed and should not be assumed. Contact the clinic and MN–S directly before relying on this route.

Common benefit and funding providers

Other benefit or funding providers may have their own requirements. Check the assigned clinician and exact service with your provider before relying on reimbursement.

Questions to ask your benefit provider

A five-minute call can prevent an expensive misunderstanding

1. Which provider credentials are covered?

Confirm whether the plan covers the specific clinician’s counselling, psychotherapy, or psychology designation.

2. What is the annual or per-session maximum?

Ask about deductibles, coinsurance, dollar limits, and how the plan year is defined.

3. Are group sessions reimbursable?

Some plans cover individual psychotherapy but exclude skills-training, psychoeducational, guided, or group formats. Obtain written confirmation for the exact program.

4. Is a referral required?

Ask whether a physician referral or preauthorization is needed before the first appointment.

5. How must receipts be submitted?

Confirm required provider numbers, diagnostic information, claim forms, or electronic submission rules.

6. Does the plan reimburse virtual care?

Verify whether secure online appointments are treated differently from in-person services.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Questions you may have

When is payment due?

The current public policy states that counselling fees are due at the end of the session. Program-specific payment schedules may apply.

Does the clinic bill private insurers directly?

The current general model is private-pay. Clients determine reimbursement and submit claims according to their plan.

Are mental-health services subject to GST?

The current public fee information states that eligible mental-health services are GST-exempt.

Can funding cover all services?

Not necessarily. Approval depends on client eligibility, provider status, service format, authorization, hours, and current program rules. Skills-training or workshop-style groups may be excluded even when individual counselling is eligible.

Will fees ever change?

Fees may change for new clients. The public policy states that current clients receive 30 days’ notice of fee increases.

Can the intake confirm my exact out-of-pocket cost?

The clinic can confirm its fee and known funding arrangements. Only the insurer or funding body can guarantee reimbursement.

A practical next step

Clarify fit, format, and coverage before committing to treatment.

Bring coverage questions to the intake so the clinical recommendation, exact service format, and practical payment plan can be reviewed together. Completing intake does not commit you to treatment.