Private Pay
Private pay means your family pays for services directly. Some families choose private pay while waiting on authorization, for services outside a plan’s approved hours, or when using scholarship reimbursement workflows. We are transparent about the process and never invent rates on this page—ask our intake team for current private-pay information for the services you need.
Important: We accept / work with families using Private Pay. Benefits and authorizations vary—call to verify. This page is not a benefits quote.
What families should know
- Clear intake path without waiting solely on a plan decision
- May be used alongside insurance or FES-UA when program rules allow
- Good fit while gathering documents or bridging authorization gaps
- Bilingual team explains options in plain language
What to bring to intake
- Child’s concerns and goals in everyday language
- Any insurance, Medicaid, or Step Up award information (even if unused yet)
- Prior evaluations or therapy notes
- Preferred schedule and setting (clinic, home, school when available)
- Questions about receipts or documentation you may need for reimbursement elsewhere
What happens at intake
- 1
We review clinical needs and which funding paths might apply later.
- 2
We outline assessment and session structure before you commit.
- 3
We discuss whether insurance verification or Step Up purchasing should run in parallel.
- 4
You decide how to start—private pay is never presented as the only option if other pathways may fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can we start private pay and switch to insurance later?
Can private pay work with Step Up For Students?
Do you post session rates online?
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Other options
Ready to verify Private Pay?
Miami Lakes · info@behavioralforkids.com · Authorization may be required