Therapy Budget Calculator
Estimate out-of-pocket therapy spend after employer EAP sessions and insurance coverage. Financial planning only — not medical advice.
Enter Your Values
Using shared profile · 3,500/mo · EUR — edit on Dashboard
Results update automatically as you change values.
What-If Scenarios
Results update instantlyCost Breakdown
Cost Split
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Scenario Analysis
How the outcome shifts if your assumptions turn out better or worse than expected.
Optimistic assumptions
At stated inputs
Pessimistic assumptions
Compare Scenarios
Pin up to 3 and see them side by sideSet your inputs, then Pin current to save this scenario. Pin a few variations to compare their scores and outcomes here.
What Moves the Needle Most
How much each factor changes your Out-of-Pocket Total across its full range. Sessions/Month has the biggest impact.
Focus your attention on Sessions/Month — getting it right matters most. Factors lower down move the result less, so rough estimates there are fine.
Confidence & Assumptions
The outcome shifts meaningfully with your assumptions. Sensible, but revisit the key inputs.
Out-of-Pocket Total: €2,520 (worst) → €2,100 (expected) → €1,785 (best)
These are the estimates the result depends on. Adjust them (and the Advanced inputs) to match your real situation — the closer they are to reality, the more reliable your decision.
These estimates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual results may vary based on factors not captured in this calculator.
How This Calculator Works
What this calculator does
Budget therapy or counselling costs after applying free EAP sessions and insurance coverage percentage.
How the calculation works
Total sessions are reduced by EAP first; remaining sessions are billed at your session fee, then insurance share is subtracted.
Formula
OOP = (Sessions×Months − EAP) × Cost × (1 − Insurance%)
Example
4 sessions/month at €100 for 12 months with 6 EAP sessions and 50% insurance leaves roughly half of the billable remainder out of pocket.
How to Use This Calculator
- 1Enter your numbers
Fill in the inputs for Therapy Budget Calculator. Defaults are realistic starting points — replace them with your actual figures.
- 2Understand the calculation
Total sessions are reduced by EAP first; remaining sessions are billed at your session fee, then insurance share is subtracted.
- 3Review results and scenarios
Check metrics, cost breakdown, comparison tables, and best / expected / worst scenarios. Use sliders to stress-test assumptions.
- 4Decide with the verdict
Read the decision engine recommendation and FAQ. Example: 4 sessions/month at €100 for 12 months with 6 EAP sessions and 50% insurance leaves roughly half of the billable remainder out of pocket.
Factors to Consider
- Confirm annual session caps
- Sliding-scale and telehealth rates
- EAP eligibility and network rules
- Travel or no-show fees
Common Mistakes
- Ignoring EAP free sessions
- Assuming 100% coverage
- Budgeting only one month when care lasts longer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this medical advice?+
No. It only estimates money. Session frequency and provider choice are clinical decisions.
What if insurance has a deductible?+
Raise your effective cost until the deductible is met, or lower insurance % for early months.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making important financial decisions.
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