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Services furnished to a minor by a parent(s), stepparent(s), or legal guardian<br />

Services furnished to a participant by the participant’s spouse<br />

Additional Information<br />

Available under the Family Supports <strong>Waiver</strong> and the Community Integration and Habilitation <strong>Waiver</strong>.<br />

Respite may be used intermittently to cover those hours normally covered by an unpaid caregiver.<br />

Section 10.29: Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies<br />

Service Definition<br />

Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies services are specialized medical equipment and supplies to<br />

include devices, controls, or appliances, specified in the POC, which enable individuals to increase their<br />

abilities to perform activities of daily living, or to perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in<br />

which they live and without which the individual would require institutionalization.<br />

The BDDS <strong>Waiver</strong> Unit must approve all specialized medical equipment and supplies prior to service being<br />

rendered.<br />

Reimbursable Activities<br />

Reimbursable activities under Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies services include the following:<br />

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Items necessary for life support<br />

Adaptive equipment and supplies<br />

Ancillary supplies and equipment needed for the proper functioning of specialized medical<br />

equipment and supplies<br />

Durable medical equipment not available under Medicaid State Plan<br />

Non-durable medical equipment not available under Medicaid State Plan<br />

Vehicle modifications<br />

Communications devices<br />

Interpreter services<br />

Service Standards<br />

The following service standards apply to Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies services:<br />

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Equipment and supplies must be of direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual.<br />

All items shall meet applicable standards of manufacture, design, and installation.<br />

Any individual item costing more than $500 requires an evaluation by a qualified professional such<br />

as a physician, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech and language therapist, or<br />

rehabilitation engineer.<br />

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