Using CMS MTM for Music Therapy Services

1. Request a Prescription for a referral and Letter of Medical Necessity and email to gladlymusic.llc@gmail.com

Ask your child’s primary care physician (PCP), pediatrician, or relevant specialist (e.g., neurologist, developmental pediatrician) for a written referral and letter of medical necessity for music therapy.

The letter should include:

  • Client’s full name and date of birth

  • Diagnosis or reason for referral

  • Statement that music therapy is medically necessary due to (areas of need)

  • Diagnosis Code

2. Complete the Intake Form and make sure to include CMS Member ID number.

If you have been approved for music therapy in the past, please provide me with the existing authorization number via email.

3. I will submit an authorization form and the letters.

4. Wait! Approval turnaround times vary; I will notify you once I get the approval.