This session will cover the funding and evaluation process for a medically necessary speech generating device (SGD) that is being funded by Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare military insurance, and/or private insurance. We will review of the role of the speech-language pathologist and evaluation team members and then discuss common funding sources, completing and writing a medically based SGD evaluation, and submitting the paperwork. The class will conclude with some tips on getting started once the speech generating device has been approved and shipped to the client.

This class is intended for speech-language pathologists interested in learning about the funding and evaluation process for SGDs

0.15 ASHA CEUs will be available.