Looking to begin speech-therapy services? You're in the right place!
We know that getting started with therapy is more than just scheduling an appointment. Our goal is to make each step of the process clear and easy, so you can feel confident and prepared from the very beginning. Whether you have questions about insurance, payment options, or the process of beginning therapy, we're here to to help!
(To begin services, please fill out the New Client Inquiry Form)
EarlySteps – Early Intervention (Ages 0–3)
Perkins Therapy Group is an approved provider through Louisiana’s EarlySteps program for infants and
toddlers (ages 0–3).
Perkins Therapy Group is an approved provider through Louisiana’s EarlySteps program for infants and
toddlers (ages 0–3).
- Learn more: EarlySteps Overview ↗
- Referral Info: EarlySteps Referral Map ↗
Insurance
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and United Healthcare.
We are currently out-of-network with Medicaid, but your child may still qualify for EarlySteps if they are under age 3.
To begin services with insurance, please first complete our New Client Inquiry Form. Also, please feel free to email Ashley at [email protected] ↗ with:
We will email you back with anticipated cost information specific to your child’s needs.
Please be sure to contact your child’s healthcare provider to request a referral and/or order. Doctor referrals and orders can be faxed to 337-231-0230. The referral and/or order can state “SLP to evaluate and treat as indicated.” Insurance typically requires a referral/order before services can begin.
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and United Healthcare.
We are currently out-of-network with Medicaid, but your child may still qualify for EarlySteps if they are under age 3.
To begin services with insurance, please first complete our New Client Inquiry Form. Also, please feel free to email Ashley at [email protected] ↗ with:
- Your child’s first and last name
- Your child’s date of birth
- Your current concerns for your child
- A picture of the front and back of your insurance card
- The name of your child’s healthcare provider (who will be sending the referral/order)
We will email you back with anticipated cost information specific to your child’s needs.
Please be sure to contact your child’s healthcare provider to request a referral and/or order. Doctor referrals and orders can be faxed to 337-231-0230. The referral and/or order can state “SLP to evaluate and treat as indicated.” Insurance typically requires a referral/order before services can begin.
Self-Pay Option
We offer a self-pay option for families in the following situations:
To begin services with self-pay, please first complete our New Client Inquiry Form. Also, please feel free to email Ashley at [email protected] ↗ with:
We will email you back with anticipated cost information specific to your child’s needs.
Even for self-pay clients, we value open communication with your child’s healthcare provider to ensure coordinated care. Please be sure to contact your child’s healthcare provider to request a referral and/or order. Referrals and orders can be faxed to 337-231-0230. The referral and/or order can state: “SLP to evaluate and treat as indicated.”
We offer a self-pay option for families in the following situations:
- Your insurance is not BCBS or United Healthcare
- Your child does not qualify for EarlySteps
- Your child does not qualify for school-based services
To begin services with self-pay, please first complete our New Client Inquiry Form. Also, please feel free to email Ashley at [email protected] ↗ with:
- Your child’s first and last name
- Your child’s date of birth
- Your current concerns for your child
We will email you back with anticipated cost information specific to your child’s needs.
Even for self-pay clients, we value open communication with your child’s healthcare provider to ensure coordinated care. Please be sure to contact your child’s healthcare provider to request a referral and/or order. Referrals and orders can be faxed to 337-231-0230. The referral and/or order can state: “SLP to evaluate and treat as indicated.”