Introduction
BCDD Clinical Services
The BCDD is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to advances
in training, patient care, and research. These goals are
attained primarily through exemplary service programs for
children and adults with developmental disabilities and their
families.
What are developmental disabilities?
Developmental
disabilities are conditions which begin before adulthood and are expected
to pose problems for some time. They include problems in learning, physical
development, or both.
Evaluation
The core of the service program is the diagnostic evaluation,
which assesses the person's current and future needs. This
evaluation is flexible. It may include evaluation by a single
professional or a team of professionals, depending on the
individual's needs and the requests of the referring physician.
The
evaluation is designed to define the problems, and recommend
education and other forms of treatment to help the person
reach his or her potential. The BCDD can offer treatment
or can make referrals for services at other facilities.
Most
evaluations are completed in one or two days. All services
are provided on an outpatient basis. With rare exceptions, all examinations
are done in the BCDD. The BCDD is open from 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through
Friday, including the summer months. University holidays are observed.
Fees
Fees for evaluation and treatment can be billed to health
insurance companies, TennCare, Medicaid, and Medicare. The
staff will assist the family with insurance forms and will
work out a payment plan if necessary to prevent financial
hardship.
Referrals
For those with private insurance, no authorizations are
required unless coverage is through an HMO. All TennCare
enrollees must have prior authorization from a primary care
physician. The BCDD also accepts Arkansas and Mississippi
Medicaid.
Contact
For further information regarding the referral process,
call the Admissions Office at 901-448-6511 (voice), 1-888-572-2249
(toll-free voice), or 901-448-4677 (TDD), or write to Admissions,
BCDD, 711 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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