Who pays for Early Intervention?
Early Intervention services are paid in part through your tax dollars. The program’s primary funding sources are private insurance companies, Medicaid, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, as well as federal money that is available for the education of children with special needs. Early Intervention services will be billed to your insurance company. The Department of Public Health covers many costs that are not paid by your insurance company including deductibles and co-payments. The Department of Public Health also covers the cost of services in the event that you are without insurance for your child. No matter what your financial situation, screening and assessment of every child is provided at no direct cost to you. Depending on your family size and income, your Early Intervention program will determine if there is an annual cost participation fee to receive services.
