AAC AAC Funding, Insurance & Advocacy 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations, including AAC access, in public settings?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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IDEA

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HIPAA

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Rehabilitation Act Section 504 only

Question 2

What does the term 'medical necessity' mean in the context of AAC device funding?

Accepted Answer

The device is clinically required to meet the individual's communication needs

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The device is the most expensive option available

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The device is preferred by the caregiver

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The device is manufactured in the United States

Question 3

Which funding source specifically serves children from low-income families and can cover AAC devices through state waiver programs?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid

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Medicare Part A

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Veterans Affairs

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Private disability insurance

Question 4

A letter of medical necessity (LMN) for an AAC device should primarily include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis, functional communication limitations, trial results, and rationale for the specific device

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A list of all AAC devices the client has tried in the past only

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The device's retail price and availability

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The client's educational history

Question 5

Which organization provides advocacy resources and a communication bill of rights for AAC users in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC)

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American Medical Association (AMA)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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U.S. Department of Education

Question 6

When an AAC device is funded through Medicare, what restriction applies to the type of device covered?

Accepted Answer

The device must be dedicated solely to speech generation and cannot run other apps

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The device must be prescribed by a neurologist

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The device must cost less than $500

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The device must be worn on the body