Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT)

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Chapter 10 – Funding Assistive Technology The request for prior authorization must show that the device or service meets the above criteria. The type of additional information required when requesting a prior authorization will depend on the type of device or equipment. Traditionally, in addition to the completed prior authorization form, the following information must also be included: 1. The name, address, and medical assistance number of the recipient for whom the service or item is requested; 2. The name and provider number of the provider who will perform the service; 3. The name of the person or provider who is requesting prior authorization; 4. The attending physician's diagnosis including where applicable, the degree of impairment. The physician's order must also include a listing of the specific equipment including modification and show why the equipment is medically necessary; 5. A description of the service being requested, including procedural code, the amount of time involved, and the dollar amount were appropriate; 6. A justification for the provision of services. Include a justification for why the device will be rented or purchased; 7. An evaluation should be included which includes evidence that the proposed equipment is effective for the person -in the case of an augmentative communication user this would include documentation the device enables the user to communicate more effectively; and 8. Include any denials from third party insurance or other funding sources to demonstrate that you have attempted to procure funding from other sources. Additional information. Depending on the type of service or equipment that is being requested, the written evaluations may be completed by a speech & language pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other provider. The individual reports are typically lengthy and specific to professional content area, but combined provide all of the essential information. Creating a Funding Request Portfolio The request for funding is a very critical event. It is not just a quickly written letter or a single report. The following suggested content of a funding request portfolio is adapted from the Colorado Easter Seal Society's Center for Adapted Technology (Blakely, 1994). It applies to requests from many sources, not just medically based ones. 1. A letter from a doctor which should include: A. Information about the child's specific disability; B. An explanation of why assistive technology is important to the child's quality of life; and C. Specific technology requested - including access, if appropriate. 2. A letter from the parent which should include: A. A thorough description of the difference the assistive technology would make; B. Why technology is important to the child, the emphasis should not be education; and C. Goals which could be obtained. 3. Letters from professionals involved in the child's life that should include: A. Therapy/Instruction to be enhanced by equipment; B. Functional activities in which the child will be able to participate; and C. Goals which could be obtained. Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 252
Chapter 10 – Funding Assistive Technology 4. Any of the following: A. Completed copies of the IEP; B. Evaluations - any evaluation which has been done within the last 2 years; C. Therapy progress reports if applicable to the technology being requested; and D. Long-term goals for use of the device. 5. Letter from the child, if that is possible, should include: A. Why this technology is important; and B. What the child hopes this technology will do for him/her. 6. Also included should be all denial letters the family has received A. Insurance; B. Private organizations; C. Philanthropic organizations; and D. Anything relevant to the denial of this technology. Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 253
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