There are costs associated with some services at CAPS. We accept some major health insurance plans, but you don't need health insurance to use CAPS. We are committed to serving the mental health needs of every University of Arizona student. We offer a student discounted rate as an option for all students, but if cost is a barrier for you, please call us at 520-621-3334.
Here are some frequently asked questions about fees and insurance:
All enrolled students are eligible for CAPS and Campus Health Services and have the option to use the Student Discounted Rate for out of pocket payments (no insurance), Campus Care, Student Insurance, or accepted major commercial insurance plans. If you use Campus Care, United Student Insurance, or any of our accepted commercial plans, a claim is generated with your insurance provider. If you have questions or concerns about this, let us know and we can discuss your options together.
The following list details the cost of services as of the 2024-2025 academic year. Please note that non-main campus students will have a daily user fee of $10 applied for that day.
Counseling & Psych Services | Student Discounted Rate | Campus Care | United Student Insurance |
| CAPS Counseling & Consultation- 1st visit per year. Note: We do not bill commercial insurance for this first visit. Students using commercial insurance will pay the Student Discounted Rate for this appointment. We can bill Campus Care and United Student Insurance. As with any visit, a claim will be generated if you use Campus Care or United Student Insurance for this visit. | $25 | $25 | $20 |
| CAPS Counseling & Consultation - follow up Note: Commercial insurance can be used for follow up Counseling & Consultation appointments. | $25 | $25 | $20 |
| Same Day Crisis Appointment, Initial Visit *financial assistance may be provided and is dependent on the availability of funds | $35 | $25 | $20 |
| Same-Day Crisis Follow-Up Visits | $25 | $25 | $20 |
| Group Counseling & Workshops | free | free | free |
| Individual Follow-Up Counseling Appointment | $25 | $25 | $20 |
| Couple Counseling Appointment (Initial/Follow-Up if both are students) | $40 ($20/ea) | $40 ($20/ea) | $40 ($20/ea) |
| Couple Counseling (Initial/Follow-Up if one partner is not a student) | $60 ($20/$40) | $60 ($20/$40) | $60 ($20/$40) |
| Assessments: Substance Abuse and Eating Issues | $35 | $25 | $20 |
| Psychiatric Evaluation | $150 | $50 | $20 |
ADHD Evaluation
|
$50 |
$25 |
$20 |
| Medication Checks with Psychiatrist--In Person or by Phone | $50 | $40 | $20 |
| Psychiatry Brief Phone Consult | $20 | $25 | $20 |
| Document Preparation--Letters, Forms, etc. | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Records Review | $15 | $15 | $15 |
NO-SHOW FEE/LATE CANCELLATION ALL APPOINTMENTS NOT KEPT OR NOT CANCELLED BY 4 PM THE DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WILL BE CHARGED A NO-SHOW/LATE CANCELLATION FEE AS FOLLOWS: | Student Discounted Rate | Campus Care | Student Insurance |
| Initial Counseling & Consultation Session | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd and 3rd Counseling & Consultation Sessions | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Follow-Up Counseling | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Couples Initial and Follow-Up Counseling | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Initial Psychiatric Evaluation/Consult | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Psychiatric Med Check Appointments (including first med check) | $50 | $50 | $50 |
ADHD Evaluation
|
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
Health insurance plans accepted by CAPS include: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health Care (Optum), Health Net, Cigna, and CampusCare. If you use Campus Care, United Student Insurance, or any of our accepted commercial plans, a claim is generated with your insurance provider. If you have questions or concerns about this, let us know and we can discuss your options together.
If you use another insurance plan, you are free to obtain receipts for your visits to CAPS and submit them to your personal health insurance plan for reimbursement.
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CAPS is committed to serving the mental health needs of every University of Arizona student. Thanks to the generosity of donors who also share this commitment, assistance funds are available to help cover costs at our fee-for-service rate.* If you are in need of financial assistance to access our services, please inquire with a CAPS counselor at your first appointment or call (520) 621-3334 for more information. Please be aware that CAPS no show and late cancellation fees apply to appointments covered by Oasis or assistance funds.
*note: due to insurance regulations, CAPS is unable to assist with insurance co-pays or deductibles. If you are unable to afford your co-pay/deductible, CAPS will bill at the fee-for-service rate.
You can pay for your CAPS services by cash, credit card, or bursar's account.
UA Students who are registered for classes at The University of Arizona do not need health insurance in order to access health care at CAPS or Campus Health. However, we strongly urge every student to maintain adequate health insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses.
Note: Arizona Online, Southern Arizona, and Distance Learning students will have a daily user fee of $10 applied on the day of service.
CAPS does not accept AHCCCS, but we can help get you enrolled and/or get you connected with care that works for you. Speak with one of our care coordinators or find out more about applying for AHCCCS here.