This presentation provides information on funding for speech generating devices. Marci Revelli, MS CCC/SLP, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Seattle Children's Hospital, describes:

• different funding sources that are typically seen in Washington State,

• how the evidence helps us make decisions regarding what AAC system and what funding source to use,

• guidelines for writing funding reports,

• and what to do if you receive a denial.

Download the handout for this webinar HERE

video time: 1 hour

References and related resources:

• Overview of Health Based Funding Programs, Lew Golinker, Esq. http://aacrerc.psu.edu/index-46338.php.html

• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/

• Medicare Funding for AAC Technology http://aacrerc.psu.edu/index.php/pages/show/id/5

• Report guides: www.tobiidynavox.com/en-US/funding-AAC/additional-resources/

• Report templates PRC-Saltillo: https://www.aacfunding.com/templates-samples

• Report guidelines:

  • https://www.forbesaac.com/_files/ugd/2b2e96_eb70af4e5d104cbc867f30e169ebbc89.pdf

  • https://aac-rerc.psu.edu/index.php/pages/show/id/21

  • lewis.golinker@aacfundinghelp.com – Lew Golinker, Esq. Assistive Technology Law Center, http://aacfundinghelp.com/contact.html

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