Legal
Consumer Notices
Required notices for clients and prospective clients: how to contact the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, how we protect health information, and your right to a cost estimate.
This page collects the practice’s required consumer notices in one place.
Mandatory BBS Consumer Notice (AB 630)
The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of marriage and family therapists, licensed educational psychologists, clinical social workers, or professional clinical counselors.
You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830.
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
We are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). Our practice follows all federal HIPAA regulations regarding the use and disclosure of your health records. You have the right to access your records and request restrictions on how your information is shared.
A full copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available in our Privacy Policy.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
Under the law, health care providers must give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
For questions or more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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