REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Rehabilitation Technology Services represent the systematic application
of technologies, engineering methodologies, or scientific principles to
meet the needs of and address the barriers confronted by individuals with
disabilities in areas which include education, rehabilitation, employment,
transportation, independent living, and recreation. The term includes
rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology devices, and assistive
technology services. Note: Rehabilitation engineering does not have a
separate service code. If it is provided, use one of the following codes
which is the best match.
Assistive Technology Devices (ATD)
These devices include any item, piece of equipment, or product system,
whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, or modified, or customized,
that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities
of an individual with disabilities.
270 Visual aids/optical devices
Examples:
Braille labeler
Brailler
Cane, folding
CCTV
Contact lenses
Digital voice recorder
Dome magnifier
Eye glasses
Large print overlay
Lens
Low vision magnifier
Recorder
Screen readers
Speak dictionary
Talking calculator
Talking compass
Talking watch
Tinted lenses
Video magnifier
White cane
Zoom text
290 Hearing aids/audiological devices
Examples:
Amplifier, telephone
Batteries for hearing aid
Doorbell amplifier
Ear molds
Flasher alarm
Hearing aids
Signalers
Sonic Boom alarm clock
TTD
TTY
380 Prosthetic appliances (including
dentures)
Examples:
Artificial limb
Bridge, dental
Dentures
Eye, prosthetic
Partial denture
Prosthesis
390 Orthotic appliances
Examples:
Brace, knee
Cane (for support)
Compression stocking
Crutches
Orthotic shoes
Shoe inserts
Sit/stand stool
Special shoes-foot conditions
Support stocking
Walker
410 Other assistive technology devices
(not already listed)
Examples:
ATV for accessibility
Back cushion
Bath lift
Communication boards
Docking stand
Large print
Measuring cups
Liquid level indicator
Utility vehicle for accessibility
411 Wheelchairs
Examples:
Custom seating
Footplates
Power wheelchair
Three wheel scooter
Wheelchair, manual
412 Vehicle modification
Examples:
Chairlift, rooftop
Hand Controls
Power door conversion
Vehicle accessibility modifications
413 Computer equipment
Include the hardware and software necessary for the use of the computer.
Computers are a state contract item.
Examples:
Computers Disks
Hardware, computer
Internet connection
Keyboard
Motherboards
Mouse arm
Power supply
Printer
Scanner
Software, computer
Wrist rest
414 Home modification
Examples:
Accessibility remodeling
Door widening
Grab bar installation
Ramp installation
416 Equipment repairs
Examples:
Computer repair
Hearing aid repair
Hearing aid re-programming
Repair CCTV
Service contract purchase
Wheelchair parts
Wheelchair repair
Service calls for equipment repairs
Assistive Technology Services
These are services that directly assist an individual in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such services include:
Evaluating the needs of individuals, including a functional evaluation
of the individual in his or her customary environment.
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining,
repairing or replacing assistive technology devices.
Coordinating and using other therapies and interventions, or services
with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing
education and rehabilitation plans and programs.
Training or technical assistance for the client or, where appropriate,
the client’s family.
417 Assistive Technology Services
Examples:
Assistive technology assessment
Hearing aid dispensing fee
Prosthesis fitting
Job site modification
Wheelchair modification
RELATED INFORMATION FOR REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Exempt from comparable benefits search.
The Counselor's spending authority (cost cap) for the general Assistive Technology category is $11,250 for
the life of the case. See Section 3 / Part 8 for additional information.
The Counselor's spending authority (cost cap) for home modifications is $9,000 for the life of the case. See Section 3 / Part 8 for additional information. Requests to modify rental property must be submitted to the
Central Office for approval. Such requests must address portability of
the modification, the property owner’s agreement to the modification,
the client’s rental history (frequency of moves), and evidence that
the client intends to remain at the residence for a reasonable period
of time.
The Counselor's spending authority (cost cap) for vehicle modifications is $13,500 for the life of the case.
See Section 3 / Part 8 for additional information.
Hearing aids are subject to a tiered fee schedule.
The Counselor's spending authority (cost cap) for eye glass frames is $100 per purchase. Lenses are paid
at the Medicaid rate.
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