Lauren provides pediatric diagnostic, consultative, and treatment services in the Virginia Beach region for the following conditions: articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, dyslexia, and apraxia. Therapy sessions can be held in the client’s home, Lauren’s home office, or at the child’s school.
Lauren is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and continues to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., clear face shield and gloves) in order to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 while providing services. All families receiving in-home services will be required to sign a COVID-19 consent form.
Consultative Services
Thirty (30) Minute in Home Consultation: Includes review of all documentation related to previous evaluations and current services and provides an opportunity for the clinician, family, and child to meet and discuss options for assessment and treatment
Evaluation Services
Speech and Language Evaluation: Includes up to 2 hours of in person test administration and parent counseling, followed by completion of a written report
Literacy Evaluation: Includes up to 3 hours of in person test administration and parent counseling, followed by completion of a written report
Feeding/Swallowing Evaluation: Includes up to 1.5 hours of in person assessment and parent counseling, followed by completion of a written report
Treatment Services
Individual and group treatment sessions are available. Scheduling recommendations are provided at the time of evaluation.
Payment
Play by the Bay Therapy does not currently accept insurance as a form of payment. We are currently registered as a non-participating provider with Tricare Insurance. In this model, Tricare families pay for services up front and submit directly to Tricare for reimbursement.
Copies of superbills are available upon request and are provided to clients in the online client portal for submission to their respective insurance companies. Please note that Play by the Bay Therapy will be considered an out of network provider by your insurance company and benefits will be dependent upon your insurance coverage limitations.
Speech therapy services are considered eligible medical expenses, and as such, are reimbursable through flexible spending account and health care savings account arrangements. All invoices and electronic medical records are provided to parents and guardians in a timely manner through the electronic client portal.
Please click here for pricing effective for all new clients as of January 20, 2023.
No Surprises Act & Good Faith Estimates
Beginning January 1, 2022, if you’re uninsured or if you opt for self-pay (i.e., not going through your health 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 must provide you with a GFE if you request one, or after you’ve scheduled a service. It should include the expected charges for all items or services 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 Services (CMS) website.