What Does DMI Therapy Cost in Idaho?
There is no set price for DMI therapy. Each clinic sets its own fees, and most do not publish them. One clinic that does, in Missouri, lists $175 for a DMI session and $3,500 for a two-week intensive. Because DMI is billed as physical or occupational therapy, insurance or Idaho Medicaid may cover part of it.
This page covers published prices, what to ask for a real quote, how DMI is billed, Idaho Medicaid and EPSDT, and how to decide whether it is worth it for your family.
Why can't I find a price for DMI therapy?
DMI is not a product with a set rate. It is a technique individual therapists train in, and each clinic sets its own fees. DMI's own FAQ says cost varies by practitioner and that families need to contact practitioners individually.
Neither Idaho DMI provider on this site publishes DMI prices online. Ascend Pediatric Therapy in Coeur d'Alene offers a free consultation, which is a good time to ask for a written quote.
What should I ask to get a real quote?
- What does an evaluation cost, and what does a single session cost?
- What is the total cost of a one-week and a two-week intensive, and how many sessions a day does that include?
- Is a deposit required, is it refundable, and when is the balance due?
- Do you bill my insurance, or do I pay up front and submit a superbill?
- If insurance denies it, what do I owe?
- Do you offer payment plans, a sliding scale, or scholarships?
Ask for the answers in writing before you book.
What do DMI sessions and intensives cost?
Few clinics publish DMI prices. Kidz First Therapy in Lee's Summit, Missouri, lists these on its website:
| Option | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single session | One 45 to 50 minute session | $175 |
| 1-week intensive | Two 45 to 50 minute sessions a day | $1,750 ($500 deposit) |
| 2-week intensive | Two 45 to 50 minute sessions a day | $3,500 ($1,000 deposit) |
| 3-week intensive | Two 45 to 50 minute sessions a day | $5,250 ($1,000 deposit) |
That is one clinic in another state, and the intensive dates on its page are from 2024, so treat these as a rough guide, not an Idaho price. Notice the structure: an intensive is the same $175 per session, delivered twice a day. A two-week intensive at two sessions a day is about 20 sessions, which would take about five months at one session a week.
How is DMI therapy billed?
Usually not as "DMI." DMI's FAQ says DMI therapy is considered physical therapy or occupational therapy, depending on the practitioner's background, so a session is billed as a PT or OT visit.
That cuts both ways. A DMI session may be covered like any other therapy visit, but it also counts against any yearly visit limit your plan has. An intensive with two sessions a day can use up a year's visits quickly.
Does insurance cover DMI therapy?
Sometimes. DMI's FAQ says it depends on whether the clinic or practitioner accepts insurance, so ask each clinic directly.
Ask your insurer how many therapy visits a year you have, whether prior authorization is needed, and whether the clinic is in network. Ask the clinic whether it is in network with your plan, and if not, whether it will give you a superbill to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Does Idaho Medicaid cover DMI therapy?
Idaho Medicaid does not list DMI by name. It covers occupational and physical therapy, and limits each to 20 visits per calendar year, with more visits available through prior authorization. A visit is all the services in that discipline on the same day. If your child has Idaho Children's Medicaid or CHIP, ask any DMI provider whether they are enrolled with Idaho Medicaid and how they would bill a DMI session.
Therapy that doesn't use up your 20 visits
Idaho Medicaid's therapy handbook says services from home health agencies, the Idaho Infant Toddler Program, and school-based providers are not subject to the 20-visit limit. Therapy your child gets in those settings leaves the clinic visits free.
EPSDT
EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment) lets a child under 21 on Idaho Medicaid get medically necessary services beyond the plan's normal limits. A parent or guardian and the child's provider both complete and sign the request form, and requests for services in the state plan are usually decided within 15 business days.
How to request EPSDT, step by stepIs there free pediatric therapy in Idaho?
If your child is under 3, yes. The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services at no cost to families, for children from birth to 3 with a developmental delay or a condition that may lead to one. You can apply on your own, without a doctor's referral.
It does not replace a private DMI provider, but it gives your child therapy and a documented baseline at no cost, and it does not count against Medicaid's visit limit.
What if we're paying out of pocket?
- The IRS counts therapy received as medical treatment as a medical expense. Ask your HSA or FSA administrator whether your plan covers it.
- Ask for a superbill even if the clinic doesn't bill insurance, in case your plan reimburses out-of-network care.
- Ask about payment plans, a sliding scale, and any grants or scholarships the clinic knows of.
- Budget for travel, lodging, and time off work if the intensive is far from home.
Is DMI therapy worth the cost?
That is your decision. Here is what is known. Families and practitioners report real progress with DMI, and one 2026 case report documented a child's gross motor score rising from 29.00% to 68.68% over eight months. There is no published controlled study yet, and two registered trials have not posted results.
A January 2026 commentary in Pediatric Physical Therapy argues that therapists should stop presenting DMI as an established treatment until evidence exists, and notes that families often pay thousands for intensive therapy insurance does not cover. Read our summary of that critique for both sides.
How to decide on clear terms
- Know the total cost before you start, in writing.
- Know what specific change the therapist expects, and by when.
- Know what would tell you to stop.
A provider who can answer all three is worth more than one who can't, at any price. Part of the price reflects training: DMI's courses cost $800 each for Introductory Levels A and B and $1,000 for Level C, which is taught in person only, with at least 3 months between levels.
DMI certification levels explainedCommon questions about the cost of DMI therapy
How much does DMI therapy cost?
There is no set price. Each clinic sets its own fees. One Missouri clinic that publishes its rates lists $175 per session and $1,750 to $5,250 for a 1 to 3 week intensive.
Does insurance cover DMI therapy?
Sometimes. DMI is billed as physical or occupational therapy, and coverage depends on whether the clinic accepts your insurance and how many therapy visits your plan allows.
Does Idaho Medicaid cover DMI therapy?
Idaho Medicaid does not list DMI by name. It covers occupational and physical therapy, up to 20 visits per discipline per calendar year, with more through prior authorization. Ask a DMI provider whether they are enrolled with Idaho Medicaid.
What is EPSDT in Idaho?
EPSDT is a federal Medicaid benefit that lets a child under 21 on Idaho Medicaid get medically necessary services beyond the plan's normal limits. A parent and the child's provider both sign the request.
Does Infant Toddler Program therapy count against Medicaid's visit limit?
No. Idaho Medicaid's therapy handbook says services from the Infant Toddler Program, home health agencies, and school-based providers are not subject to the 20-visit limit.
Keep reading
Sources
- DMI Therapy. Parent Resources and FAQ.
- DMI Therapy. Course Registration (levels, fees, wait times).
- Kidz First Therapy. DMI Services (published prices).
- Ascend Pediatric Therapy. Services and home page (free consultation).
- Idaho Medicaid. Provider Handbook: Therapy Services, June 3, 2026.
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT).
- Idaho Administrative Code. IDAPA 16.03.26.352, EPSDT Services: Coverage and Limitations.
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. About the Infant Toddler Program.
- Where's the Evidence? Challenging Therapists to Stop Legitimizing Dynamic Movement Intervention and Cuevas Medek Exercises. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2026;38(1):138-143.
- Oreščanin L, Biloglav Z, Škrlec I. Early Motor Development and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Apert Syndrome: Gross Motor Function Measures-Case Report. Pathophysiology. 2026;33(1):23.
- Internal Revenue Service. Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
Prices and coverage rules change. Confirm current fees with each clinic and current Medicaid rules with Idaho Health and Welfare. Nothing here is financial or medical advice. Updated October 15, 2026.