HELPFUL INFORMATION

Billing & Insurance

Speech Palate is in-network with the following insurance companies:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Mass General Brigham Commercial Plan

We happily accept private pay clients! Payment Options and co-pays are available via:

Cash
Credit/Debit Card
Check

Cancellation Policy

While Speech Palate PLLC understands that illnesses and emergencies occur, we respectfully request that you avoid frequent cancellations or “no shows”. Please adhere to our following policy regarding providing our office with advance notification for any cancellations resulting from a conflicting appointment, vacation, obligations for work or family, or any other event.

All cancellations must be submitted 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. 50% of your expected total cost will be charged to the payment method on file if the following occurs:

If cancellations are made less than the required 24 hours
If the client fails to show up for a scheduled appointment

We are an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

If your plan is not listed above, we offer private pay options. No referral is needed to start services, and if your insurance requires prior authorization, we’ll coordinate with your child’s primary care physician or your insurance provider.

We also encourage families to call the number on the back of their insurance card to understand their coverage and benefits.

Payments

Our Speech Service Locations

We offer speech therapy services in the comfort of your own home, providing convenient and personalized care tailored to your child's needs.

Speech Palate is dedicated to providing flexible and accessible services within the community. We offer therapy sessions at a variety of convenient locations, including local parks, libraries, community centers, and private schools. This ensures that individuals of all ages can receive personalized care in a setting that is most comfortable and convenient for them.

We offer virtual speech therapy sessions to support families who live farther away, ensuring they receive the speech therapy and assistance they need, no matter the distance.

Yes, speech and language delays are relatively common, and many children catch up over time. However, early intervention is important if delays persist, as it can greatly improve outcomes
The duration of speech therapy depends on the nature and severity of the concerns being addressed. Your SLP will work with you to create a treatment plan with clear goals and timelines.
Families can support their child’s progress by practicing at home with the activities recommended by the SLP, encouraging communication, and being patient as progress is made.
SLPs treat a wide range of issues, including speech delays, articulation problems, stuttering, language disorders, social communication difficulties, voice disorders, and swallowing difficulties.
In most cases, an evaluation is necessary as it helps the therapist understand your child's strengths and areas of need, allowing us to create a personalized treatment plan. If your child has had a recent evaluation, we may be able to use those results instead of conducting a new one. However, the evaluation must be reviewed by our staff before we can make this determination.
Yes, many families opt to supplement the services provided by Early Intervention or the public school system with private speech therapy. With your written consent, I can reach out to the other speech therapist to collaborate on your child's progress and ensure coordinated care.
Families may ask for my consultation during school meetings or outside appointments. Please note that these consultations are not covered by insurance and are billed at my private pay rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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