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 Funding Options &
Resources
Check out these
other priceless resources on the web or in print. They cover a lot of
information that is not covered on our site! In particular check out
what is new regarding Medicare Funding.
1. Washington
State Resources:
This is an excellent and comprehensive guide to funding for all types
of assistive technology in Washington State. It is the best place to
start.
Washington
Assistive Technology Alliance:
"PAYING FOR THE
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED" A Consumer Guide to Funding Sources
in Washington State (1999).
2. National Resources:
AAC
Rerc: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers on Communication Enhancement:
This
site has extensive resources of all kinds, with especially good funding
information for Medicare patients.
Care
Financing Administration (HCFA)
"Medicare
Coverage Policy- Decisions":
This site has up-to-date information on Mediare policies for AAC.
Augmentative
Communication, Inc.:
Here you'll find the
latest information on Medicare coverage for AAC devices from the Medicare
Working Group.
Assistive
Technology Funding & Systems Change Project:
"MEDICARE,
MANAGED CARE AND AAC DEVICES". This guide provides information on
funding AAC devices through these national programs. (Information last
updated December 1999)
AbleData:
"Informed Consumer's Guide to Funding Assistive Technology."
AbleData
Consumer's Guide (Low graphics)
AbleData
Consumer's Guide (Full graphics)
(Information last
updated in July 1998)
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