New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-W - Former Division of Human Services
Chapter He-W 500 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part He-W 575 - AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION AID SERVICES
Section He-W 575.04 - Covered Services

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-W 575.04

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

The following AAC aids, accessories, and services shall be covered:

(a) The purchase, repair, and modifications of AAC aids and accessories when they:

(1) Meet the definition of durable medical equipment (DME) per He-W 571.01;

(2) Are medically necessary;

(3) Are the most clinically appropriate and least costly alternative;

(4) Are a dedicated communication device used only for communication purposes;

(5) Are to be used solely by the recipient; and

(6) Have been prior authorized in accordance with He-W 575.06 below;

(b) Rental of AAC aids for up to 2 months when prior authorized in accordance with He-W 575.06 below, and at least one of the following is true:

(1) Time is needed to assess the appropriateness of the AAC aid, and whether it will meet the person's current needs and accommodate reasonable anticipated future needs;

(2) Rental is needed because the recipient's AAC aid is out for authorized repair and no loaner equipment is available from the AAC provider or manufacturer; or

(3) Rental is needed during the time period between order and delivery of the aid approved for purchase, and no loaner equipment is available from the AAC provider or manufacturer; and

(c) Computer equipment and accessories when such items are:

(1) Identified in the AAC evaluation, conducted in accordance with He-W 575.07 below, as the recipient's only AAC aid allowing for functional communication;

(2) Are medically necessary;

(3) Are the most clinically appropriate and least costly alternative;

(4) Are a dedicated communication device used only for communication purposes;

(5) Are to be used solely by the recipient; and

(6) Have been prior authorized in accordance with He-W 575.06 below.

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