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Long Term Planning Association | Therapist Helper | Legal Consultation Plan | I.C. System

Long Term Planning Association

Every day, members of CPA help many people. Being so busy prevents us, sometimes, from taking time for ourselves. Yet delaying some issues can prevent us from having choices when we most want them -- as with Long-Term Care. Preparing today for long-term care, simplifies our lives later. The statistics about the chances of needing care are daunting (almost 1 out of 2) and the cost of care whether home or elsewhere typically averages $100,000 per year .

Without proactive preparation, financial and emotional devastation is a typical outcome. However, there are solutions. The key is to have the time to become educated. The Connecticut Psychological Association has coordinated with Long-Term Planning Associates, LLC to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision -- so that you get the care you want, where you want and can have options about how to afford to pay for your choices.

There are over 100 insurance providers, each offering various benefits. As a member of CPA, you may be eligible for discounts. Since every person has unique needs, there is no one answer that works for everyone. The best solutions are individually customized.

To learn more call: 203-372–1850, Ext .149 or email info@ltplan.com.

Legal Consultation Plan

The CPA is offering a legal services program to its members in good standing, for the fee of $170.00 for calendar year of January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009.  After January 31st, the fee will increase to $240 to be enrolled through December 31, 2009.  Each participant in the program is entitled to 1.5 hours of legal services, without charge for the time, from the firm of Cooney, Scully and Dowling of Hartford, Connecticut.

Cooney, Scully and Dowling will provide each member of the legal consultation program with up to 1.5 hours of services, consisting of legal analyses, advice or recommendations on issues pertaining to the member’s professional practice of psychology, or business questions arising out of the practice of psychology.

Because of the amount of time provided for under this agreement, services such as advocacy services, including, but not limited to the prosecution, defense or settlement of civil or criminal litigation on behalf of the member, representation of the member before any judicial, administrative, licensing or regulatory board, the negotiation or preparation of contracts or other legal instruments which is estimated to take more than the allotted time shall not be covered unless the member agrees to retain the services of Cooney, Scully and Dowling beyond the 1.5 hours of service provided for by this agreement. This does not preclude the member from obtaining general advice and background information about such proceedings and/or legal instruments as part of the services provided for under this contract.

Services provided pursuant to this agreement may also include some personal matters, such as estate planning and probate, and other general advice.  These services provided for under this agreement do not cover the purchase or sale of residential real estate, personal bankruptcy, securities work, or personal family relations matters of the member.

 As a further benefit of the program, a member may retain Cooney, Scully and Dowling for additional legal services that exceed the scope of the program at a discounted hourly rate.  Cooney, Scully and Dowling has agreed to a rate no higher than $180 per hour for partners, and a senior associate in the firm for the contract year. The member is responsible for any additional charges, and will be asked to sign a retainer agreement with the firm for any work done beyond the parameters of the program.  Under either the legal services program, or separate retention, members will be responsible for expenses.

Of course, should a member so choose, the member can retain his or her own attorney for any legal services.  In such an event, CPA will have no responsibility for paying the legal services of the member.

Should Cooney, Scully and Dowling have a conflict and not be able to perform the services, a member may submit any bill from his or her attorney at the end of the program year, and the member will be reimbursed the submitted legal bill, up to the amount of the membership legal consultation program, less an amount equal to the services actually utilized by the member pursuant to the program. This reimbursement applies only when Cooney, Scully and Dowling has to decline providing the necessary services due to a conflict of interest.  It does not apply to services that are outside the scope of the program.

After payment and receipt of the completed enrollment form, CPA will send the contact information at Cooney, Scully and Dowling.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM AND ENROLMENT PAGE (PDF).

For more information, or to enroll, email info@connpsych.org or call (860) 404-0333.

I.C. SYSTEM - Collection Program

We are pleased to make available to you the I.C. System, Inc. professional debt collection program. The Connecticut Psychological Association offers I.C. System as a member service because of their dedication to service and the integrity of their management and staff.

I.C. System offers a variety of collection programs, ranging from an economical series of collection letters that returns 100% of collected monies to you, to a comprehensive approach using mail, telephone and credit reporting. We are impressed with the benefits of I.C. System’s collection programs, including:

• Consistent communication with clients through monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• A toll-free telephone number where you can easily reach your client service team representative
• Highly effective and progressive collection methods
• Optional services such as consumer credit reports and litigation

For more than 50 years, I.C. System has been providing members of over 1,000 professional and trade associations nationwide effective and ethical debt collection services available. We’re pleased that our members can benefit from the professionals at I.C. System, too.

Therapist Helper

CPA now offers Therapist Helper as a member benefit, entitling you to 15% off the purchase price of the program. Therapist Helper is used by thousands of psychologists for patient billing, HCFA's and electronic claims, accounts receivable, payment tracking, managed care authorizations, practice management reports, progress notes, and more. Click here to learn more about the program or to download a free full-working demo.