Funding Options
At Northern Star Behaviour Services, we know that accessing intervention services for your child can be difficult and we believe finances should never be a barrier. That’s why we offer direct government funding through FSCD and private pay options to suit your needs.
FSCD Direct Billing
Northern Star is proud to offer direct billing abilities for families through FSCD (Family Services for Children with Disabilities).
Service types: Specialized Services, Behaviour Developmental Support (BDS), Family Managed.
Private Pay
Fee-for-service
If you would like to pursue privately funded services, Northern Star accepts a fee-for-service model that can be adjusted to the needs of your child and the financial situation of your family.
Northern Star is pleased to offer virtual health services to Indigenous Peoples and families in remote communities who could not otherwise access services.
FAQs
You have questions, we have answers!
Absolutely. Northern Star is passionate about spreading awareness that a diagnosis is not required to begin intervention services. We have started with many families in a private pay model as they complete their journey with diagnosis and transition seamlessly to FSCD funded services via our direct billing.
Northern Star accepts a fee-for-service model with cost effective budgets for families in need of care. Additional funding options are also available including Jordan’s Principle for First Nations and Indigenous community members. Typical health plans such as Blue Cross and SunLife do not cover ABA Intervention at this time in the province of Alberta.
Yes! Northern Star is proud to be a vendor with FSCD and can direct bill for ALL contract types including Specialized Services, BDS, and Family Managed.
Invoices are sent within the first week of the following month and include all service charges for the month previous. Payment is expected to be received by the end of the same month the invoice was sent. For example, an invoice will be sent out in the first week of December for all of November's charges and payment is expected by December end of month. If payment is not received, services will be suspended.
We are happy to provide a range of funding options for families including direct billing with FSCD services and private pay options. For Private Pay options, Northern Star offers service packages that have been tailored to meet different needs. Contact us and we will help you find the right fit for your needs.
Northern Star Behaviour Services knows funding should never prevent a family from getting help
Contact us today to review all funding options