Fee and Payment Information Domestic abuse. Chemical Dependency. Sexual Abuse. Mental illness takes many forms and strikes one in every four Americans without regard to age, race, gender, or socio-economic status.  Mental illness is a medical disease, just like cancer, asthma, or heart disease.  Like a medical disease, people can be treated and become well.  Woodland Centers provides a comprehensive range of mental health services and is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective services. The first step in treatment is to seek help.  Many people wonder if they can afford mental health services, and this fear sometimes prevents them from receiving help.  This page provides information about payment options and billing procedures. Payment Options Your health insurance may pay for mental health services based on a fee-for-service or provider contracted rate.  Some insurance companies have a withholding arrangement.  Insurance coverages do vary; therefore, please check your policy or your benefit information for more details. Upon admission to Woodland Centers, financial staff will meet with you regarding what is needed to submit insurance claims.   If you sign a release, Woodland Centers will submit your claim directly to your insurance company.  Otherwise, Woodland Centers will bill you directly, and you will be responsible for submitting the insurance claim for reimbursement yourself. Other forms of assistance The Centers also offer services as a provider for MinnesotaCare, Medicare, and Medical Assistance.  If you qualify for these options, you may sign a request that authorizes the Centers to submit your claim for you directly to the payer. Reduced fee option Woodland Centers provides services for a six-county area; Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift Counties.  If you live in one of these counties and meet financial eligibility criteria, you may qualify for a reduced fee.  This reduced fee applies to most outpatient services and day/evening programs.  In order to qualify for the reduced fee, you need to provide verification of your gross family income and family size.