This three-hour class 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. The class will begin with a brief review of the role of the speech-language pathologist and outline necessary evaluation team members. It will then discuss, in depth, 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.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Identify the role of a speech-language pathologist who is evaluating for a speech generating device (SGD).
2. Determine at least three different diagnoses which may indicate the need for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
3. List at least three different funding sources for the purchase of an SGD.
4. Name the main components of an SGD evaluation.

Agenda:

15 minutes - Introduction and Housekeeping

5 minutes - Introduce the SLPs ROCK framework

• Recognize a need
• Organize a team
• Complete the evaluation
• Know the resources

10 minutes - Recognize a need

5 minutes - Organize a team

120 minutes - Completing an AAC evaluation

• Check funding sources
• Complete the evaluation
• Submit the paperwork

15 minutes - Know the resources

15 minutes - Summary and questions

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