Brain Injury Services Assistive Technology

Aetna considers cognitive rehabilitation as adjunctive treatment of cognitive deficits (e.g., attention, language, memory, reasoning, executive functions, problem solving, and visual processing) medically necessary when all of the following are met:

Hourly Rate $132 per hour for time spent onsite or with client (e.g., training, assessment, and meetings), as well as for time providing specific services for a particular client (e.g., configuring their computer or software).  I have a flat one-hour charge for document review (reading evaluations, IEPs, etc.).  I don't charge for creating training materials, e-mails, or phone calls unless the phone call is scheduled as a meeting substitute (e.g., conference call to remotely attend an IEP meeting). Assistive Technology Assessments AT assessment costs vary depending on numerous factors, for example: the extent of solutions sought, whether classroom observations are needed, whether a written report is required, and IEP meeting attendance. Formal AT assessments with a written report generally range from $1300 to $2000 -- sometimes less, occasionally more -- depending on the factors mentioned above. Once we discuss the scope of what you need, I can provide an estimate (e.g., "no more than xx hours"). Travel For most locations in the Silicon Valley area within a one-hour roundtrip (generally San Mateo through San Jose), there is no charge for travel.  For other locations within the Bay Area, I charge $66/hour (half my hourly rate) to cover both mileage expenses and my time beyond that initial hour roundtrip (that is, the first hour of travel is always free).  If I can coordinate our appointment with another client in the same area, there is no travel charge.  To get an idea of travel time to your location, go to Google Maps, select "Get Directions" at top left, and determine the average driving time between Sunnyvale and your location.