Now We're Talking
Speech Therapy
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FAQ
The length of time your child needs speech and language therapy depends upon the type of impairment and the severity. We strive to provide evidence based techniques to maximize the effectiveness of therapy.
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How long will my child need speech and language therapy?
We are presently are not accepting insurance. Directly contracting with insurance companies would prevent us from offering discounted rates lower than that of the price established by the insurance company. We can provide you with a Superbill that you can take to your insurance and submit for repayment. A superbill is an itemized form used by healthcare providers that reflects services rendered.
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FSA/HSA cards accepted!
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If you have a health insurance plan with a high deductible, there's a chance you'll be paying out of pocket before the insurance even kicks in
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Most insurance companies greatly limit the number of sessions you can have within a certain period; you could get limited to only 12 sessions a year (that's only 3 months if you meet once a week
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Some insurance companies cap how much they'll payout for a particular service. In other words, you could get cut-off before the therapy is complete.​
Insurance is great and everyone should have it, but there are some things that might work better without it. As always, do your own research to find out what is best for you and your personal situation.​
The information above reflects my personal opinion and should not be construed as financial advice or a medical recommendation.
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Does Now We're Talking accept insurance?
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You do not need a prescription from your doctor unless you are going to access insurance.
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Insurance companies require formal evaluations. I can provide a formal evaluation to submit to your insurance company. Evaluations are assessed at the same hourly rate as therapy, plus the time required to analyze the data and compose a diagnostic report.
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Do I need a prescription from my doctor?
During your first appointment the therapist will review the paperwork you have completed and discuss your concerns about your child's speech, language, or social skills development. An evaluation will be completed in the areas of your concern and the therapist will provide you with a brief overview of the findings. After the evaluation is complete the Speech Language Pathologist will make recommendations. If speech therapy is recommended therapy will begin as soon as possible.
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What can I expect during my first appointment?
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What is my role as the parent/guardian in the therapy process.
Parent participation and collaboration is an important part of our therapeutic process. After each session your child's therapist will take a few minutes to explain the activities used during the session and discuss your child's progress so that you can practice these skills during the week between sessions. Teamwork with parents and caregivers is our goal.
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Good Faith Estimate
Beginning January 1, 2022, if you are uninsured or are self pay (i.e. not going through your insurance), health care providers like me must provide you with an estimate of the expected charges before you get an item or service. This is called a good faith estimate (GFE).
Providers and facilities (like mine) must provide you with GFE if you request one, or after you've scheduled a service. It should include the expected charges for all items or serves that are provided as part of the same scheduled experience. The provider must provide a list of all items and services associated with your care.
For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and medicaid Sercives (CMS) website at www.cms.gov/nosurprises
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