1. Medicaid Financial Disclosures

Gradual Behavioral Health complies with all applicable Medicaid regulations. Patients receiving Medicaid-covered services are not responsible for charges beyond applicable copayments, deductibles, or cost-sharing amounts permitted by law.

We do not deny services based on inability to pay, race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

2. Balance Billing Protections

Patients are protected from balance billing when receiving covered services. You will not be billed for the difference between what your insurance pays and the total charge for covered services, except as allowed by law.

3. Good Faith Estimates (GFE)

Under federal law, uninsured and self-pay patients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for healthcare services.

The Good Faith Estimate outlines the anticipated cost of services and is provided prior to scheduled care when applicable.

4. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA & CARES Act Section 3221)

We are committed to protecting your health information. This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information.

In compliance with the CARES Act Section 3221, additional protections apply to substance use disorder records. Such information will not be disclosed without your explicit written consent, except as permitted by law.

5. Section 1557 – Affordable Care Act (Nondiscrimination)

Gradual Behavioral Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Free language assistance services are available to individuals whose primary language is not English. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

6. Georgia-Specific Notices

DCH Transparency

This provider complies with all Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) transparency requirements regarding healthcare services and billing practices.

7. Clinical Disclaimers

Service Limitations

Services provided are not intended to replace emergency medical care. Treatment plans are individualized and outcomes are not guaranteed.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or thoughts of self-harm, call or text 988 immediately to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or dial 911 for emergency services.

8. ADA Accessibility Statement

Gradual Behavioral Health is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

If you experience difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact us so we can assist you.