Pep Talk, PLLC is private-pay/self-pay practice and does not bill insurance. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, Zelle, or eligible HSA/FSA cards. Payment is due on the date services are provided.

Upon request, Pep Talk can provide a superbill containing the information needed to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement are determined by each family’s individual insurance plan and are not guaranteed. Families are responsible for verifying their benefits and submitting claims directly to their insurance company.

Itemized receipts can also be provided for HSA/FSA documentation. Families are responsible for confirming eligible expenses with their individual HSA/FSA administrator.

Pep Talk provides self-pay families with a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges in accordance with federal requirements.

Screening

Speech-Language Screening- $20

This brief, 15–20-minute screening examines articulation, receptive and expressive language, voice, and fluency skills. Following the screening, the SLP may recommend:

• A comprehensive evaluation

• Monitoring and rescreening in approximately three to six months

• No further evaluation at this time

A screening does not provide a diagnosis and is not a substitute for a comprehensive evaluation. A formal written report is not included.

If a full evaluation is recommended and completed within 60 days, the $20 screening fee will be applied toward the evaluation cost.

Evaluations

The appropriate type of evaluation will be determined by the SLP based on the child’s concerns, history, and areas of need.

Articulation or Fluency Evaluation- $200

This focused evaluation examines either speech sound production and phonological patterns or fluency skills, such as stuttering.

The fee includes case-history review, assessment, scoring, clinical interpretation, a written report, treatment plan and goals, and a 20-30 minute caregiver consultation to discuss results, diagnosis, and recommendations.

Language Evaluation- $250

This evaluation examines receptive and expressive language skills. Social and pragmatic language may also be assessed when clinically appropriate.

The fee includes case-history review, assessment, scoring, clinical interpretation, a written report, treatment plan and goals, and a 20-30 minute caregiver consultation to discuss results, diagnosis, and recommendations.

Comprehensive Speech-Language Evaluation- $300

This evaluation examines more than one area of communication and may include speech sound production, phonological patterns, fluency, receptive language, expressive language, and social/pragmatic language skills.

The fee includes case-history review, assessment, scoring, clinical interpretation, a written report, treatment plan and goals, and a 20–30-minute caregiver consultation to discuss results, diagnosis, and recommendations.

Prior Eval Review & New Patient Set-Up- $100

Children who have received a comprehensive speech-language evaluation from a school or another private practice within the past 12 months may not need to complete another evaluation before beginning therapy.

This service includes:

• Review of recent speech-language evaluation

• Review of intake paperwork and developmental history

• Identification of current areas of need

• Establishment of an appropriate diagnosis, when clinically supported

• Development of an individualized treatment plan and goals

• Caregiver consultation to review the proposed plan and ensure that goals align with the child’s and family’s priorities

Previous records must be submitted and reviewed for appropriateness before this service is scheduled. A new or supplemental evaluation may be recommended if the previous assessment is incomplete, outdated, or does not adequately address the child’s current needs.

Following the evaluation, the SLP and caregiver will discuss the recommended frequency and duration of services. Recommendations are individualized based on the child’s needs, goals, progress, and family schedule.

Therapy Sessions

30 minute Speech Therapy- $75

• Includes approximately:

  • 25 minutes of direct therapy

  • 5 minutes of caregiver education and home-practice recommendations

45 minute Speech Therapy- $110

• Includes approximately:

  • 40 minutes of direct therapy

  • 5 minutes of caregiver education and home-practice recommendations

These rates apply to services provided at the Harrisburg office and at approved preschools, private schools, or childcare centers located within Pep Talk’s standard travel area.

10 minute Teletherapy Booster- $15

This brief add-on service provides additional drill-based practice for established articulation, fluency, or language goals. It must be used in conjunction with an ongoing 30- or 45-minute therapy schedule and is not available as a stand-alone therapy service.

• Because of its brief duration, this service may not qualify for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.

Travel Fees

Pep Talk provides services at preschools, private schools, and daycares located within a 10 minutes drive of the Harrisburg office at no additional charge.

Contracted sites outside the standard travel area incur the following fee:

• 11- 15 minutes: $15

• 16-20 minutes: $25

If multiple clients are scheduled consecutively at the same location, travel costs will be shared among participating families, reducing the travel fee for each family. The applicable per-family fee will be communicated before services begin.

Home-based services may be available for an additional travel fee based on the location, distance, scheduling availability, and travel time. Any travel fee will be discussed and approved before services begin.