A client has been in therapy for about 4 months and has made substantial progress toward achieving his goals. The social worker and client believe that continued treatment would be beneficial. However, the client recently lost his job and has been informed that his insurance coverage, which has been paying for the services, will end immediately. The client states that he cannot afford to pay the rate paid by the insurance company. In order to facilitate continued progress, the social worker should:

Question

A. Suggest that the client now only pay the amount of the copay and keep track of what would have been paid by an insurance company so a payment plan can be put in place once the client is employed agin
B. Brainstorm with the client about services that the client can provide in exchange for treatment
C. Terminate therapy immediately, but with the understanding that it will begin immediately upon enrollment in a new insurance plan
D. Discuss a feasible amount to be paid by the client while he is uninsured

Answer 1

Answer: D. Discuss a feasible amount to be paid by the client while he is uninsured