A Guide to Obtaining Augmentative Communication Devices and Accessories Through Wisconsin Medicaid
Checklist for obtaining augmentative communication devices through Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus |
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The member must be Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus eligible. Contact the local county/tribal social or human services agency or Medicaid outstation site for more information on applying for Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus. |
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An augmentative communication assessment must be completed. |
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A physician’s prescription for the rental or purchase of the specific augmentative communication device and accessories is needed. |
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A four-week to eight-week rental of the device is recommended. Prior authorization is not required for the first 60 days of rental for most augmentative communication devices. |
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A Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus certified provider submits all documentation for the prior authorization request to Wisconsin Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus. |
If you have more questions about Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus funding of augmentative communication devices call Member Services at 1-800-362-3002.
Department of Health Services
Division of Health Care Access and Accountability
P- 11065 (04/06)