Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.

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Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. (PCDA) is devoted to providing the best treatment and highest level of attention to its clients. As a multi-disciplinary clinic, we pride ourselves in tailoring each program to address the individual needs of our clients. Additionally, as a non-profit corporation, adequate financial support is of paramount significance in the continuation of our goal of providing the highest level of care. To get started with treatment, selecting the most accessible means of funding is a pinnacle point in gaining access to the appropriate services. A few ways to fund for these services are described here.

Regional Centers
If your child is not a client of the Regional Center, read below to see how they may be evaluated.

The State of California recognizes the need for support and services for individuals diagnosed with a variety of developmental disabilities and related conditions. To help with this, The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) distributes funds to nonprofit regional centers and state-operated developmental centers to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities can receive the services that they need. To begin the qualification process, families should contact their local regional center to set up an evaluation and begin the approval process.

After an initial interview with the parents or guardians, the regional center will schedule a licensed psychologist to asses the child's development. Based on this assessment, the regional center will authorize funding and develop a customized plan of services to target the specific developmental deficits of the child. The conditions that Regional Centers cover include; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Retardation/Intellectual Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and/or conditions that requires same treatment as individuals with Mental Retardation. Regional centers themselves do not provide any services. Instead, they contract their plan through outside agencies in order to provide a wider range of services to individuals and families across each region. Many services at PCDA are funded by the Regional Center.

Contact Info for Regional Centers:
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Phone: (213) 383-1300 Fax: (213) 383-6526 3303 Wilshire Boulevard #700 Los Angeles, CA 90010-1710	North Los Angeles County Regional Center Phone: (818) 778-1900 Fax: (818) 756-6140 15400 Sherman Way #300 Van Nuys, CA 91406	San Gabriel/Pomona Valley Regional Center Phone: (909) 620-7722 Fax: (909) 622-5123 761 Corporate Center Dr. Pomona, CA 91768	South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Phone: (213) 744-7000 650 W Adams Blvd #200 Los Angeles, CA 90007
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Phone: (626) 299-4700 Fax (626) 281-1163 1000 S. Freemont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91802	Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center – Whittier Office Phone: (562) 698-0146 Fax: (562) 693-0158 13215 Penn St. #410 Whittier, CA 90602	Harbor Regional Center Phone: (310) 540-1711 21231 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503

If your child is already a client of the Regional Center, please contact your child's service coordinator at your designated Regional Center to inquire about how to receive services at PCDA

School Districts

School Districts provide services to support children’s academic goals and educational development from 3-21 years old. The special education department for your school district will assess the child’s needs and can provide services or fund for services offered by contracted agencies. PCDA is certified as a Non-Public Agency by the State of California Department of Education. Please contact your school district’s special education department for more information.

Health Insurance

Health insurance may also be used to fund some services at PCDA. Each plan is different so families must review their coverage with their carrier. PCDA is a participating provider for Blue Shield of California & Aetna Health of California Inc. These health insurances may be used in funding services at PCDA as long as the specific coverage is considered in-network with our organization. Additionally, PCDA is constantly striving to expand its in-network provider relations with a variety of insurance carriers.

If you insurance is not Blue Shield of CA or Aetna Health of California, Inc., services would be considered “out-of-network”. PCDA is unable to process out-of-network claims, however parents may pay privately and submit claims themselves or with the help of MedClaims Liaison (MCL). There may be special circumstances in which a client's insurance company can authorize PCDA as a preferred provider, (also known as in-network) specifically for the clients whose insurance company is out-of-network.

PCDA has partnered with MedClaims Liaison (MCL), a health insurance advocate, in helping families facilitate insurance claims and coverage reimbursement. As a client of PCDA, you may be eligible for Premier Membership with MCL. Once a member, MCL will submit, track, and file your family's claims to ensure that your insurance carrier is meeting their financial obligations.

In order to verify insurance benefits and become eligible for funding through your health insurance provider,
please complete the PCDA Insurance Information form in its entirety and sign.

In working closely with your provider, our specialized staff will make every effort in obtaining your family as much coverage as possible.

For more information on how our specialized team can work towards meeting your financial needs,
please contact the Finance Director at (626) 793-7350 ext.206 or Clinical Resource Specialist at ext.282.

Private Pay

Under this method of financial support, parents are asked to compensate for services before or at the time of their child's appointment. Families that receive therapy services in the home or community will be invoiced via mail in the following month from when the services were rendered.  PCDA accepts Mastercard and Visa, payments may be made over the phone or in person. Monthly pre-payment plans and Automatic Payments may be arranged.

For more information, please contact the Finance Director at (626) 793-7350 ext.206.