Where practical daily activities improve communication & independence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
Practical Speech Therapy does not take insurance. We provide private pay speech and language services. Practical Speech Therapy is currently an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies; however, many insurance companies will provide reimbursement for services. We are happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork for you to seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company and we also accept FSA and HSA cards for payment. These benefits vary considerably from one insurance provider to the next. Please contact your insurance company directly to discuss your plan's coverage and reimbursement for out-of-network speech and language therapy services.
WHAT ARE PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION?
Practical Speech Therapy strives to incorporate functional and practical activities into speech/language therapy to improve carryover of communication skills. Functional and practical activities vary based on the client and interests. Examples of practical activities to improve communication include targeting asking and answering questions at a restaurant, understanding and using vocabulary words when reading, problem-solving and self-advocating during cooking tasks, and providing sufficient information during an interview.
DO YOU PROVIDE A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.