NeuroRhythm Colorado Springs Music Therapy Services
Exceptional Colorado Springs Music Therapy Services for Children & Adults with Developmental & Neurological Challenges
Funding
Music Therapy is Cost-Effective and Reimbursable. Music Therapy Funding Sources in Colorado.
Music Therapy is
Cost-Effective
Investing in your child's therapy to help them achieve the best possible functioning level and quality of life is invaluable. Research demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of music therapy, showing that music therapy may increase white blood cell count which helps to fight disease, and medication and length of hospital stays are reduced. In addition, research shows that music therapy optimizes the brain, causing more efficient and productive goal progress. For more information, see Music Therapy Science.
Music Therapy is
Reimbursable
Music therapy is recognized as a related service under the special education law IDEA as well as medical and other entities. It is reimbursable through Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance companies and other sources, although these vary from state to state. Listed below are some of the most common funding sources for individuals with special needs in the state of Colorado. We strive to make music therapy accessible for all families and we will partner with you by creating a customized plan and walking through the process with you every step of the way.
Medicaid Waivers: CES, SLS, & CHRP
Family Support Services Program
Music therapy is covered under "movement therapy" professional services at no cost to families under the Colorado CES, SLS, & CHRP Medicaid Waivers, and the Family Support Services Program.
- CES (Children's Extensive Support) Waiver is for children age birth through 17 years with intellectual and developmental delays and high behavioral or medical needs.
- SLS (Supported Living Services) Waiver is for adults age 18 and older with intellectual and developmental delays and high behavioral or medical needs.
- CHRP (Children's Habilitation Residential Program) Waiver is for children and young adults age birth through 20 years with intellectual and developmental delays and high behavioral or medical needs that put them at risk or need out of home placement.
- FSSP (Family Support Services Program) has limited funding for children with intellectual and developmental delays.
Contact your local Community Centered Board (CCB) to coordinate funding and case management for services.
The closest CCB to NeuroRhythm's Colorado Springs clinic is The Resource Exchange (TRE), although we serve all of Colorado.
Private Pay
Contact us for current rates. Payment is due at the time of service. Online payments are accepted through PayPal on our Payment page.
Other Funding Options
- FSA/HSA Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
- Scholarships or Grants to be arranged by the family
- National and local disability foundations such as Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association.
Private Insurance
Music therapy is a reimbursable service when prescribed by a physician and deemed medically or behaviorally necessary through a music therapy assessment. The American Music Therapy Association estimates that 20% of music therapists in the United States receive third party reimbursement. Reimbursement typically occurs on a case-by-case basis.
We currently do not accept private insurance, however, families may have the option to seek reimburesement themselves by submitting receipts to their insurance company.