Funding

In the state of California, you may have the option of receiving speech therapy services that are fully or partially funded. If you are seeking therapy for a child who is under 3 years old, consider looking into regional center services. If your child is over 3, they may be eligible for services through your local school district.

Some insurance companies fund speech therapy services. To find out if your insurance company covers speech therapy, call the number on the back of your insurance card. They may be able to provide you with a list of in-network providers.

At this time, Echo Speech Therapy is not an “in-network” provider with any insurance companies. However, many insurance companies provide reimbursement benefits for speech therapy. If you are interested in reimbursement, please contact your insurance company directly and verify the specifics related to benefits for speech therapy reimbursement for an “out-of-network provider” prior to the initiation of services. Echo Speech Therapy can provide you with a receipt listing procedure and diagnosis codes (called a SuperBill) upon request which can be submitted by you to your insurance company. Please note that at this time, we are unable to interact directly with your insurance company including making phone calls, submitting documents, etc. 

Regional Center Services

Echo Speech Therapy provides services to clients of the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. If you are interested in pursuing services through the regional center, please contact them directly: 213.383.1300. 

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center is a private, non-profit corporation that operates under contract with California’s Department of Developmental Services. The Center serves over 9,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, who have or are at risk for a developmental delay or disability, and who are at high-risk of parenting an infant with a disability.

A developmental disability is defined by state law as:

• A disability that begins before the person’s 18th birthday,

• Continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely,

• Presents a significant disability in three or more functional life areas,

• And must be due to one of the following conditions:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Epilepsy

  • Intellectual disability

  • Disabling conditions closely related to mental retardation or requiring similar treatment.

Department of Developmental Services: www.dds.ca.gov    www.dds.ca.gov/complaints 916.654.1987