What speech, language, and hearing services are considered a medical necessity and are covered under Medicaid?
Under Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), if assistive technology devices and services are necessary for a child with a disability in order to receive a free and appropriate education; Medicaid must ensure that they are made available. An assistive technology device is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.” Assistive technology services are defined as “any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.” In addition, hearing aid services (including hearing aids), evaluations for the selection and fitting of Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) devices (as well as training in the use of the devices) are covered for all Medicaid-eligible children under Early and
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