Terms Of Service

St. Pete ABA provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to clients with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. Services include assessment, treatment planning, direct therapy, caregiver training, and progress monitoring. Therapy is delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

Intake Process

Prospective clients must complete an intake packet and provide diagnostic and medical documentation. St. Pete ABA will verify insurance benefits and obtain any required pre-authorizations before beginning services. Intake and therapy sessions will be scheduled based on client/therapist availability.

Payment and Insurance

St. Pete ABA is an in-network provider for major health plans including Cigna, Molina, Simply Healthcare, Sunshine Health, Children's Medical Services (CMS), Florida Blue, and Florida Medicaid. We will bill insurance directly for covered services and assist with pre-authorization. Clients are responsible for co-pays, deductibles, and any non-covered services at the time of appointment. Private pay rates are $130/hr for BCBA services and $75/hr for RBT services.

Cancellations and No-Shows

Clients must provide at least 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment without penalty. Excessive cancellations or missed appointments may result in discharge from the practice at St. Pete ABA's discretion.

Privacy and Confidentiality

St. Pete ABA follows all HIPAA privacy and security regulations. Client records are kept strictly confidential and will only be released with written consent, except where mandated by law (abuse/neglect, danger to self/others, court order). Allowed disclosures include coordination of care, insurance billing, and licensing board oversight. Our full Privacy Policy is available upon request.

Limitation of Liability

St. Pete ABA maintains professional and general liability insurance. However, in no event shall St. Pete ABA be liable to clients for any special, consequential, or incidental damages related to services provided.

Updates to Terms

St. Pete ABA reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Clients will be notified via email of any substantive changes that impact their services or obligations.By signing our Consent for Services form, clients agree to abide by these Terms of Service. The signed consent is considered a binding agreement between St. Pete ABA and the client/legal guardian.For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact admin@stpeteaba.com or (727) 424-1578.

Privacy Policy

St. Pete ABA is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients' personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from our clients, including:

Demographic information such as name, date of birth, address, and insurance details
Health information including diagnosis, medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes
Billing and claims data
Information provided by caregivers or other professionals involved in the client's care

We collect this information through intake forms, assessments, therapy sessions, and communications with clients and their care team.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and health information for the following purposes:

Providing ABA assessment and therapy services
Coordinating care with other providers
Obtaining insurance authorization and processing claims
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Conducting research and data analysis (using de-identified aggregate data only)
Improving our services and practices

Disclosures of Your Information

We will not share your personal or health information with any third party except in the following circumstances:

With your express written consent
As needed for treatment, payment, or health care operations
To coordinate care with your other health care providers
To your health insurance plan for authorization and payment
To our business associates who perform services on our behalf (such as billing, software platforms) and are bound by confidentiality agreements
As required by law (e.g. abuse/neglect reporting, court orders, public health emergencies)

We will never sell your information or share it for marketing purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of your records (fees may apply)
Request corrections to your records
Receive confidential communications
Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures (we are not required to agree)
Receive an accounting of disclosures made for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Data Security

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. Records are stored in secure electronic health record (EHR) systems and encrypted devices. Access is limited to authorized staff who need the information for your care.

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes that significantly affect your rights or our practices.

By engaging our services, you acknowledge receipt of this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection and use of your information as described above.

If you have any questions or would like to request your records, please contact our Privacy Officer at admin@stpeteaba.com or (727) 424-1578.