GETTING STARTED

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CHECK FOR AVAILABLE PROVIDERS

If you are interested in ABA therapy with STAR, reach out to our team to see if we have any available openings.

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INTAKE AND BENEFITS CHECK

STAR requires that all children need to have a comprehensive psychological report and referral for ABA therapy. STAR will check and determine the type of benefit you have.

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AUTHORIZATION

STAR will have to obtain an authorization for ABA therapy. We will also send you an initial intake paperwork for parents to fill out. This process can take 15-30 business days. depending on your insurance.

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ASSESSMENT

Once the all the information is received someone from our STAR team will contact parents to set up an initial intake.

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REPORT AND TREATMENT PLAN

Once the assessment and interview is conducted STAR’s supervisor will write up the initial report. A supervisor will contact parent/guardians and review the final plan before submitting the plan. Once the plan is submitted to the respected insurance, it can take any where from 15-60 days for it to be approved. Therapy cannot start without an approval of services.

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SCHEDULING AND THERAPY TIMES

Once the plan is approved someone from STAR’s team will contact parents/guardians to establish a schedule for services. Therapy has to be at least 2 hours a day. Days and times will depend on the learner’s availability and services hours approved by the insurance.

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FUNDING OPTIONS

Insurance

STAR is currently accepting the following insurance: TRICARE West, Tricare East, Florida Blue, Florida Medicaid, Aetna, US Family Health, and Private Pay.

Grants and Scholarships

Grants and Scholarships can be used to pay for therapy, copays, and deductibles.