Fees & Services* (Rev. 10-12-09)
Following is a Schedule of our services effective as of the date above and are subject to change without notice. If you are in Texas, equipment purchase or rental is subject to sales or use tax (additional) and is paid up front. Fees and programs can be customized for larger families and more severe cases of cognitive dysfunctions. We currently accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, checks, and cash for payment of services. Program payment plans require automated payment via a major credit card or bank EFT with no prepayment penalty. EvaluationsThe first step in getting help is accurately understanding the problem. During the evaluation, we screen or test for 30-35 different processing problems. We seek to determine the cause as well as the processing challenges that an individual may be dealing with (details on the testing may be found elsewhere on this site). If you check with other agencies and offices that do neuro-psychological testing, you will find that our rates are very competitive compared to the $1400-$1500 that is typical of those that bill insurance. We do not bill insurance, but will provide you with a statement that you can submit to your insurance company or flex spending account, for reimbursement subject to your terms of coverage. Typical time involvement (approximate)
*Guided program must be started within 21 days for credit to be applied. Scheduling fee: As for each evaluation appointment, a significant amount of time is set aside exclusively for your family, we require a non-refundable scheduling fee generally placed on a major credit card to hold an appointment slot. This fee is credited against the evaluation fee at the time of the appointment. This is to help reduce impulse scheduling, ensure attendance and avoid last minutes changes or cancellations. We encourage you to make a quality, informed decision. Program Amounts and Payment PlansMental Training & Cognitive Therapy Program: The Sharper Minds program is a very effective therapy for enhancing mental performance and overcoming cognitive-related issues. For best results, it is imperative that the family commit to and complete the entire program. You can read more about the program throughout our web site. We have several Program options and in some cases financing options available that depend on the outcome of the evaluation and the needs of each family. These are better discussed at the close of the evaluation appointment, but range as in the table below. Most families take between 9 to 14 months to complete the program. If a family puts in more than the minimum of an hour a day of practice (i.e. putting in 1¼ to 1½ hours per day), results come faster and the program can be completed in the lesser amount of time. Younger children may take longer than teens or adults. Improvements are usually seen within 8-12 weeks, but may be sooner. The Program Amount for the Every Week and Long Distance Programs cover 1 to 2 children/adults plus coaching parent(s) and is NOT a per person fee (see note 4 following). Number in parentheses, e.g. (2), refer to the notes following. The QuickStart Incentive of up to $495 of the evaluation fee is available for certain program options. It is a discount off the initial payment if starting within 21 calendar days from the date of the evaluation. This means paperwork signed and initial payment tendered.
Every Week Programs: The "gold standard" that we've set for brain development therapy. Weekly accountability appointments. Includes purchase of Sharper Minds materials and equipment.
The purchasers may also order the Simple Detox protocol to complement the main program if an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) such as Asperger's, True ADHD, or autism is suspected (not for Down's syndrome which is a chromosomal issue). This will help quickly and safely remove most heavy metals and other toxins which may block or slow mental development. An evaluation is not required for the stand alone option. Important Notes: (1) Scheduling Fees, Cancellations and No-Shows: As for each evaluation appointment, a significant amount of time is set aside exclusively for your family, we require a non-refundable scheduling fee to reserve an appointment slot. This would generally placed on a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American, Discover) or we can process a check by phone as well. This fee is credited against the evaluation fee at the time of the appointment. If the family no shows or cancels the appointment, the charge stands (time is non-refundable as well). If a schedule change is made greater than 4 business days prior to the appointment, no refund is made; however the credit will be applied to the new time slot. We encourage you to make a quality, informed decision and check with a spouse for support and availability before scheduling. (2) For best results, families must commit to doing the program and make it a priority to complete it. Terminating participation prior to completing the program will result in less than the desired results. It also may teach the children that if they put up enough fuss, they don't have do something that may be difficult (the common denominator of success is doing what others aren't willing to do). The Program Fees are an indication of the family committing to the program. Click here for more reasons why it is important to commit. The payment plans indicated is available as an option to our clients. There is no finance charge with the payment options shown if payments are made on time. There are no loan application fees, origination fees or prepayment penalties. Grandparents often are willing to help some with the fees. If you desire smaller monthly payments, you may wish to obtain financing from a credit union or other bank. The fees shown are for the first 12 months of the program. Any time required after that is billed at the rate of $349 per month. The program can be completed within 12 months with reasonable effort and diligence for the typical struggling child or adult. More severe cases, or where inadequate practice time or efforts take place, the program will take longer. Monthly
payments must be made by automated bank transfers (EFT) or by charge to a
major credit card or Visa-type debit card. We cannot process debit/credit
cards tied in to a flexible spending (FLEX) or medical savings account (MSA).
Monthly payments are scheduled for the recurring day of the Month closest
to the sign up date. Recurring dates are generally the 1st, 5th,
8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd,
24th, or 27th of the month. NSF situations or credit
card transaction denied fees have the standard $20 fee. (3) Additions: The fee for the long distance program includes a Comprehensive Evaluation from a therapist. If an M.D. evaluation is desired and she is available, then the initial fee needs to be increased by $200 for a Comprehensive Evaluation. Payment for any extra services such as an additional person evaluation is added to the initial fee and is not spread over the monthly payments. (4) The program fees generally cover 1 to 2 struggling children per family as well as optionally both parents. If more than 2 children are struggling, for optimal results, a 1½ or 2-hour session should be arranged for. It may also be helpful to purchase or rent additional equipment to save training time at home. (5) No Refunds |
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