We are Better Together

02/05/2026

Our recently published school newsletter is designed to help teachers and administrators stay connected with the work at We Are Better Together and the impact of our school-based therapies. Our Newsletter was created to provide helpful insights for administrators, SPED teams, and teachers. As well as resources for educators and teams to support students and practical classroom strategies from our SLPs and OTs

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02/01/2026

We would greatly appreciate your feedback and care about what you have to say. Thank you for taking the time to help us know how we're doing!

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01/31/2026

Parents of children on Medicaid- Idaho needs your advocacy by March 12!

*This affects adult services too

“Idaho Medicaid providers are facing new administrative burden following the recent announcement of a prior authorization requirement on speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services after 20 sessions of each, effective immediately.

*Concurrently, Idaho’s governor’s proposed 2027 Medicaid budget cuts would eliminate coverage of all speech therapy services, along with eliminating occupational therapy and physical therapy, as well as adult audiology. If passed, this would be catastrophic for the 335,000 adults and children who rely on Idaho Medicaid,” not to mention drive long term cost up exponentially.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

01/30/2026

School-based therapy works best when amazing teachers are part of the team 💛 Grateful for these collabs that support students every day.

We Are Better Together is partnered with 16 districts across the Treasure Valley to give access to therapy in the school setting!

01/28/2026

Friendly reminder that this is the last week to turn in your New Year Wellness Bingo card! Any bingo earns a small prize, and blackouts are entered to win a Nike gift card

01/27/2026

This past Thursday, some of our therapists stood alongside others in our community at the Capitol to advocate for Idaho families and raise awareness about potential changes to Medicaid. We’re proud to be part of such a strong, united community that shows up when it matters most.

01/23/2026

We have new Valentines Swag available on our website! Check it out

Here's a link to our store https://www.bettertogetheridaho.com/category/all-products

01/21/2026

We invite you to wear pajamas to therapy all week January 26-30th!

01/19/2026

With today being National Popcorn Day, you may raise the question on how this relates to therapy? Well, things like fine motor skills, bilateral coordination and hand strength can all be implemented when making popcorn! Sensory integration through the sound, smell, texture and the taste as well.

01/15/2026

We understand that families may be hearing concerns about upcoming Medicaid therapy service changes. There are many unknowns at this time regarding coverage for fiscal year 2027.

What we do know is beginning this year, Medicaid therapy services for PT, OT, and speech may be limited to 20 visits, after which prior authorization is required to continue medically necessary care. We recognize that this can feel overwhelming, and we want families to know that we are actively monitoring visits and submitting authorization requests as required to support continued therapy services.

This authorization process has existed in prior years, and while it does add administrative steps, our team is committed to advocating for our clients and completing requests as needed to help maintain access to care.

That said, We will continue serving families to the best of our ability. However, we believe it is important for families and community members to understand how these policy decisions affect access to care across Idaho.

We encourage families, caregivers, and providers to make their voices heard.

👉 Join us at the Idaho State Capitol for Rehab at the Rotunda
📅 January 22
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 Capitol Rotunda

This is an opportunity to stand together and share why access to medically necessary therapy services matters for Idaho families.

We also encourage families to contact the Governor’s office and state legislators to express concerns and advocate for sustainable solutions that protect access to care.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for standing with our therapy community. Melissa Swander Sara Bergsma

01/14/2026

🍓 Why Cooking with Kids Matters 🍳
Cooking is more than making food it’s a powerful learning experience! Cooking helps children explore foods in a fun, low pressure way by seeing, touching, and smelling ingredients before tasting. This supports positive relationships with food and reduces stress around trying new foods.

Best of all, cooking builds confidence, independence, and connection. Helping kids feel capable and proud as they learn. 💛"