funding for music therapy
Private Pay/Out-of-pocket
Individual music therapy is billed per session at the time of service. Groups and classes are paid up front through our registration page.
Child Services Act
We have relationships with several nearby counties through the Child Services Act (CSA). If you are referring a client through CSA, please click here.
Related Service on the IEP
When music therapy is provided as a direct related service on the IEP, it is deemed necessary for the child to benefit from their education program. The need for a related service is determined by an evaluation conducted by a Board Certified Music Therapist, and is then considered by the IEP team at the school for addition to the student’s IEP. Please click here for more information on the process.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Music therapy services at Healing Sounds are considered a health/medical service, therefore we can process FSA/HSA/HRA debit and credit cards. Contact our office manager to learn more.
Scholarships/Grants
The list below is not exhaustive of all of the scholarship and grant opportunities. If you need help with any wording or data from current or previous treatment when applying, please let us know.
Scholarships & Grants:
Autism Society Central Virginia
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
Williams Syndrome Association Scholarship
Maggie Welby Foundation Scholarship
Know Autism – Special Interest Fund Application
Medicaid
Core Medicaid does not cover music therapy services in Virginia at this time.
Individual & Family Support Program (IFSP)
Music therapy services may be paid for with funds from the Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP). IFSP assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with accessing person-centered and family-centered resources, supports, services and other assistance. The program’s primary target population is individuals on the waiting list for Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Medicaid waivers. The application window is only open for a very limited time in the Fall, typically starting in October. To apply to IFSP, click here.