Why Does Medicare Call AAC Devices “Speech Generating Devices?
Medicare administrators proposed to change the name of AAC devices to “speech generating devices” or “SGD.” The first time this name change appeared was in October 2000, when the DME Regional Carrier (DMERC) Medical Directors distributed the draft “Regional Medical Review Policy” or RMRP. The RMRP, however, was not accompanied by an explanatory text. In mid-December, comments were submitted to the RMRP.
