Threshold Services
At Threshold, we evaluate each applicant and family comprehensively. The process will be slightly different for every family, but it will include, at a minimum, the following steps:
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Determine your preferred provider and reach out to them to schedule a no-cost intake session.
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Determine which services would be most supportive and then complete the application for sliding scale support.
3
Receive approval of funding and provider match to begin services.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
Threshold works with individuals and families of any race, creed, national and ethnic origin, sexual identity, gender identity, and gender expression. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual identity, gender identity, or gender expression in administration of its educational and therapeutic policies, intake and funding policies, or other organization-administered programs.
Community-Based Funding Sources
Paying for Services
We understand that the cost of support services can be significant. Though Threshold is able to support many families by providing affordable therapeutic and educational services, there exists a wide gap in what our community needs and the accessibility of getting those needs met.
Below, we have provided several ways that families can find funding, outside of Threshold’s support.
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) Program/SB10
The GSNS Program, also known as SB10, allows families with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to receive funds to assist with tuition at any SB10 approved program (including Threshold Community Program). The final amount of the award varies based on the specifics of the IEP and the funding level of the GSNS program each year. In recent years, TCP families who receive SB10 funds have been granted between $7000 and $10,000 annually. SB10 money is available to eligible participants who have not completed high school until they turn 21 years old.
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Most providers are able to provide an itemized, insurance-ready “superbill” that lists an individual’s diagnosis, treatment code, dates of service, and credentials of the treating mental health professional. Typically, a significant part of any therapeutic program would be potentially reimbursable by health insurance. If your health insurance has a mental health benefit, then you can use the superbill to seek reimbursement. As an example, if your insurance will cover once weekly individual counseling sessions and group counseling sessions at a 50% rate for out-of-network coverage, that could result in $3,000-5,000 of insurance reimbursement. (This is just an example, as the actual reimbursement is highly dependent on the specifics of your policy.)
Medicaid Waivers
Some families who have Medicaid eligibility (i.e., NOW/COMP waivers) and have approval to self-direct the funds may use this resource to pay for tuition.
Katie Beckett & Champions For Children
The Katie Beckett waiver is an option that allows for families to qualify for Medicaid, and Champions for Children is a program for participants under the age of 18 who have previously been denied a Katie Beckett waiver. These programs may pay for a range of related expenses.
Itemized Tax Deduction
The IRS allows you to deduct qualified medical expenses that exceed 10% of your adjusted gross income for the year. In some cases, support services may be a qualified medical expense. How much this can save you depends on your tax bracket and other factors, so please consult with a tax professional to understand how much benefit this could provide you.