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Medicare Funding of AAC Devices - Medicare Checklist |
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Speech-Language Pathologist Role | When recommending an SGD, SGD software and/or accessories, the SLP's role on behalf of a Medicare beneficiary consists of the following tasks, which can be checked off when completed: | 1. Has SGD assessment been completed pursuant to the DMERC RMRP outline? | Yes No | | 2. Have appropriate device or SGD software to meet the individual's daily functional communication needs been identified and specified? | Yes No | | 3. Have necessary SGD accessories been identified and specified? | Yes No | | 4. Are recommended device and accessories covered by Medicare? | Yes No | | 5. Does manufacturer/supplier of the recommended device and accessories accept Medicare assignment? | Yes No | | 6. Has clinician discussed equipment costs, co-payment obligations, and possible sources of additional funding with client and/or family? (Particularly important if the device is not covered, or no assignment will be taken.) | Yes No | | 7. Has an alternative device been identified if the recommended device is not affordable? | Yes No | 8. Has the written report been completed pursuant to the DMERC RMRP outline that: a) supports recommendation of the SGD, SGD software, and each AAC accessory;
b) identifies the SLP who will provide setup and training services (if different from SLP conducting assessment); and
c) describes treatment plan for training and services needed to achieve listed functional goals: | Yes No | | 9. Has the written report been forwarded to individual's treating doctor for review so physician can prescribe all recommended items? | Yes No | | 10. Has the beneficiary and family been informed how to contact manufacturer/supplier of the SGD to obtain the device and process the Medicare claim? | Yes No | | 11. Has the beneficiary and family been informed to contact SLP who will provide set up and training services after delivery of SGD, SGD software and/or accessories? | Yes No |
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