1. (1) Augmentative Communication Devices (ACDs) are covered for Medicaid-eligible recipients meeting the criteria. Please refer to Chapter 14, Durable Medicaid Equipment (DME), of the Medicaid Provider Manual published on Medicaid's website.
2. (2) ACDs and services are available through the Alabama Medicaid Agency prior authorization process. Requests for authorization must be submitted to Medicaid for review. Please refer to Chapter 14, Durable Medicaid Equipment (DME), of the Medicaid Provider Manual published on Medicaid's website.
3. (3) Medicaid reserves the right to request additional information or evaluations by appropriate professionals.

Author: Jessica Grace, DME Program Manager, Clinical Services

Statutory Authority: State Plan; 42 CFR, Section 440.70; Title XIX, Social Security Act.

History: New Rule: Filed March 22, 1999; effective April 26, 1999. Amended: Filed October 12, 2001; effective November 16, 2001. Amended: Filed December 30, 2008; effective February 3, 2009. Amended: Filed January 11, 2016; effective February 25, 2016. Amended: Published October 31, 2025; effective December 15, 2025.