Pricing
Structured parent/caregiver training and home-program lesson plans designed for families supporting autistic children, teens, and adults. Content aligns with common prior-authorization documentation formats used by Medi-Cal managed care plans, California regional centers, Medicaid HCBS waivers, and private insurers.
Start immediately with self-pay, or use free foundations courses while waiting on authorization.
$0always free
Core education courses every family can access without a credit card.
$29per month
Full library, Nuvio, games, and rewards. Many private plans reimburse $150–$400/mo when billed as parent training (CPT 97156) — ask your BCBA.
$249per year (~$21/mo)
Same full access — save two months. Often submitted for annual prior auth under autism benefit packages.
+$9per month add-on
For self-pay families who also need clean paperwork for reimbursement or tax records.
Bridge aligns to USA billing workflows for caregiver training (CPT 97156/97157) and digital mental health treatment management (HCPCS G0552–G0554). Plans typically authorize $165–$220/month per family or $8–$11 PMPM at population scale — final rates set by your contract.
$11PMPM (per enrolled member)
Full Bridge access for members with autism or developmental disability diagnoses. Includes library, Nuvio (human-in-the-loop), games, outcomes reporting, and caseworker read-only access.
$0member cost when approved
Families pay nothing when your plan authorizes caregiver training. Bridge bills the plan at an authorized monthly rate typically equivalent to $165–$220 (aligned with ~1 hr/week parent training + digital support).
Customannual contract
Multi-county Medicaid MCOs, regional center networks, and TRICARE contractors. Volume pricing from $8 PMPM with SLA, custom integrations, and white-label reporting.
For medical directors — not a guarantee of payment.
| Code | Service | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 97156 | Family adaptive behavior treatment guidance Most common code for 1:1 parent/caregiver training by BCBA or qualified professional (USA, 2025–2026 fee schedules). | $45 – $175 / 15 min |
| 97157 | Multi-family group parent training Group format; requires two or more families. Often capped separately on Medicaid plans. | $35 – $120 / 15 min |
| G0553 | DMHT — initial 20 min/month treatment management Digital mental health treatment when Nuvio augments a behavioral therapy plan (2025 CMS). | Medicare MPFS crosswalk |
| G0554 | DMHT — each additional 20 min/month Requires interactive communication with patient/caregiver each calendar month. | Medicare MPFS crosswalk |
| S5110 | Family training & counseling (Medicaid) Used by some state Medicaid programs for caregiver training hours. | State-specific |
Most families pay $0 out of pocket when prior authorization is approved. We provide the documentation packets caseworkers and service coordinators expect — Medi-Cal, regional centers, private insurance, and Medicaid waivers in all 50 states.
$0 with approved prior auth
Managed care prior authorization
Best for: Families with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, or CCS coverage in California
Approval is determined by your Medi-Cal plan. We provide documentation to support your request — we do not guarantee authorization.
Request approval for this path$0 with IPP amendment or vendor auth
Lanterman Act vendor authorization
Best for: Clients with an active IPP and regional center service coordinator
Regional center purchase-of-service decisions are made by your service coordinator and regional center — not by Family Support.
Request approval for this pathPay upfront · submit for reimbursement
Reimbursement & prior authorization
Best for: PPO plans, autism mandates, TRICARE, or out-of-network benefits
Reference codes (e.g. 97156 family guidance, S5110 family training) must be verified by your billing provider. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Request approval for this pathVaries · authorization packet included
Waiver caregiver training authorization
Best for: EPSDT, Katie Beckett, HCBS waiver, or state DD programs outside California
We are not enrolled as a vendor in every state Medicaid program. The documentation package supports caseworker review regardless of enrollment status.
Request approval for this pathFoundations free · district licenses available
Home-program coordination
Best for: Parents aligning home practice with IEP/IFSP team goals
No cost for verified caseworkers
Free access for authorized workers
Best for: County social workers, IHSS assessors, and managed care care coordinators
Prior authorization, letters of medical necessity, regional center IPP alignment, and superbill reimbursement — submit one form and our enrollment team builds your packet.
Required by most Medi-Cal managed care plans and many private insurers before services begin.
Typical turnaround: 5–14 business days (payer dependent)
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Signed by your child's treating clinician to support reimbursement or appeal of a denied claim.
Typical turnaround: 3–5 business days after clinician signature
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California Lanterman Act — vendor authorization through your service coordinator.
Typical turnaround: 2–6 weeks (regional center dependent)
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For families who pay upfront and submit to insurance for out-of-network or PPO reimbursement.
Typical turnaround: Available monthly · insurer processing 30–90 days
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No. We provide parent education and home-program lesson plans between clinical sessions. Your child's therapists, doctors, and school team remain primary for clinical care.
We do not claim universal payer approval. We provide documentation formatted for prior authorization and reimbursement workflows. Whether services are covered is decided by your specific plan and caseworker.
Our enrollment team reviews your packet within 2 business days, contacts the payer if needed, and updates your portal with status. You can continue using free courses while waiting.
Yes — verified caseworkers can receive read-only access to your family's progress dashboard and download authorization recommendation memos at no cost.
Private and Medicaid plans often authorize parent/caregiver training under CPT 97156 (individual) or 97157 (group), typically $45–$175 per 15-minute unit depending on region and provider type. Digital mental health treatment management (HCPCS G0552–G0554) may apply when Nuvio augments a clinician's treatment plan. Bridge provides documentation aligned to these workflows — final payment is always determined by the payer.