Overview of the Therapy Reimbursement Program
Ensuring Accessible Mental Health Services
Supporting Access and Assistance Program (SAAP) provides therapy reimbursement assistance to eligible working insured adults residing in Franklin County, Maine. Our program is designed to help reduce the financial barriers that can make mental health care difficult to afford. Through our reimbursement model, eligible participants may receive assistance with qualifying out-of-pocket psychotherapy expenses. SAAP does not direct care or partner with specific providers, allowing individuals to choose the mental health professional that best meets their needs. We are committed to supporting access to care while maintaining confidentiality and respecting client choice.
Navigating Eligibility and Confidentiality
Supporting Access and Assistance Program (SAAP) serves eligible working insured adults residing in Franklin County, Maine. Our program is designed to help individuals who may not qualify for many assistance programs but still face significant out-of-pocket costs for mental health care.
Eligibility is determined based on program requirements, including residency, income, insurance coverage, and other applicable criteria. Because funding is limited, all applications and reimbursement requests are subject to review and approval in accordance with established program guidelines.
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our program. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants and participants by handling personal information with care and maintaining appropriate safeguards for sensitive records.
SAAP does not provide clinical services, direct care, or referrals to specific providers. Participants remain free to choose the mental health professional that best meets their needs while maintaining control over their treatment decisions.
Eligibility Requirements
Understanding eligibility for the Supporting Access and Assistance Program (SAAP) is an important part of the application process. Eligibility is determined based on established program criteria, including residency, income, insurance coverage, and other applicable requirements.
Program guidelines and application information will be made available when applications open. Because funding is limited, all applications and reimbursement requests will be reviewed in accordance with program requirements and available funding.
Confidentiality Practices
Protecting the privacy of applicants and participants is a core value of the Supporting Access and Assistance Program (SAAP). Personal information submitted to the program is handled with care and safeguarded through appropriate administrative and technical measures.
Information collected through the application and reimbursement process is used solely for program administration, eligibility determination, and reimbursement review. SAAP is committed to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of all individuals who seek assistance through our program.
Empowering Choices
SAAP does not partner with specific therapists, counseling practices, or treatment providers. Participants remain free to choose the mental health professional that best meets their individual needs and preferences.
By maintaining provider neutrality, SAAP supports access to care while respecting personal choice and ensuring that treatment decisions remain between participants and their chosen providers.
Program Funding
Supporting Access and Assistance Program (SAAP) operates through grants, donations, and other charitable support. As a result, reimbursement assistance is subject to available funding and program capacity.
Applications and reimbursement requests are reviewed in accordance with program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and available funding at the time of review.
Our goal is to help as many eligible individuals as possible access care.