Using Insurance or Cash Pay

Maya Braden, LPC

If you plan to use insurance or a cash pay option, you can request an appointment using the secure Headway portal. You will be offered a free, 15 minute consultation with me prior to our first session.

Headway manages insurance verification, billing, and client portal access for the following plans:

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare

  • Ambetter

  • Ascension SmartHealth

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • DevotedHealth Medicare Advanta

  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield NJ

  • Humana

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Independence Blue Cross Penn

  • Private Pay

  • United Healthcare Medicare Adv

  • WellCare

What to expect:

  • Verify your insurance benefits online

  • View estimated session costs before scheduling

  • Complete paperwork securely through the portal

  • Access telehealth appointment links and billing information in one place

Cash Pay:

  • You have the option to select cash pay instead of insurance using the Headway portal. Please reach out via text or email if you have any questions or concerns related to cash pay.

UHC , Curative, and Community First

If you are seeking counseling and would like to utilize Community First, Curative, or UHC benefits, please click the tab below. Services for this option are managed through a secure client portal powered by TherapyNotes, and you can request a free 15 minute consultation prior to our first session by emailing mbraden@stoneflowertherapy.com

What to expect:

  • You will receive a response regarding availability and next steps. You are welcome to contact me via text or email with any questions or concerns.

  • Insurance benefits (if applicable) will be verified

  • Intake paperwork and portal information will be sent securely

Good Faith Estimate

Clients who are uninsured or choosing private pay have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining expected healthcare costs under federal law.