Augmentative and Alternative Communication
On 1/1/21, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) moved the administration of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) covered benefit to the DDD health plans.
All requests for services and devices that are initiated before January 1, 2021 are administered directly by DDD. All requests for services and devices that are initiated after January 1, 2021 will be administered directly by Mercy Care.
AAC, or speech generating devices, help when natural speech doesn't meet daily communication goals and needs. AAC devices are an AHCCCS covered benefit for members and needs Prior Authorization.
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Member guide for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device Systems
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In-network, licensed and registered speech language pathologist (SLP) point of contact
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Advanced Therapy Solutions
690 E Warner Rd #105
Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-820-6366
Counties Served: Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Yavapai, Cochise, Pima and Yuma
https://atsaz.net/District Medical Group CRS
3141 N 3rd Ave, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-470-5532
Counties Served: Maricopa
https://www.dmgcrs.org/pediatric/aac/Northern Arizona University
912 E. Riordan Ranch Rd., Bldg.27 A
P.O. Box 5630
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928-523-4628
Counties Served: Statewide
https://nau.edu/ihd/community-services/Therapy One
108 W University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-668-1917
Counties Served: Statewide
http://www.therapyone.com/UCP of Central Arizona
1802 W. Parkside Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
602-682-1844
therapyreferrals@ucpofcentralaz.org
Counties Served: Maricopa, in-clinic only but sites may vary
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MedOne is the preferred DME vendor for AAC devices
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MedOne
2330 W. University Dr. Ste. 20
Tempe AZ 85281
Phone: 480-835-9100
Fax: 480-835-9104
https://www.medoneaz.com/