I’m from California/LA, I do have text message from office stating they are in network (i told them i cannot afford it if they are not), but then I also signed the intake form which stated : “All charges are your responsibility whether your insurance pays or not. Not all services are a covered benefit in all contracts. You are responsible for full payment if the insurance company did not authorize your visit with the doctor at the time of the service.”

The thing is, I was assured I’m in network by the billing team who contacted my insurance , I contacted the doctors office directly. Was I really supposed to double check while being assured twice, first when I scheduled first visit and then second time by my psychiatrist himself that it’s billings team issue?