Insurance companies all have different requirements for speech evaluations. The device utilization period varies by provider, and some don’t require one at all. This guide covers the practical details you need to complete evaluations efficiently and meet each insurance company’s specific requirements. You’ll learn how to use AbleNet’s online evaluation tool, what to include in your data sheets, and how to document medical justification that satisfies insurance reviewers.

Insurance company requirements vary. The device utilization period (and the need for one at all) will differ depending on the insurance company that’s attached to the file. To learn more about what exactly is required from the designated insurance provider, please view the sample evaluation located on Page 1 within the speech evaluation link.

You may complete the evaluation by (1) using AbleNet’s online evaluation tool, (2) uploading your own completed evaluation, or (3) using specific forms as required by the insurance company/state.

Each evaluation tool is tailored to meet the designated insurance company’s requirements.

Each speech evaluation link provided to you by AbleNet is client specific.

If you choose to complete your speech evaluation using AbleNet’s online evaluation tool, be sure to save your progress each time you need to pause and resume later; the browser will not do this automatically.

Each time you save, a new link can be emailed to you for future use if selected. If you don’t see the new link email in your inbox after choosing to receive this via email, please check your spam folder. If you need assistance, please call us at (651) 362-2850.

When completing data sheets, if possible, try to include a variety of pragmatic functions your client used the SGD for (requesting, commenting, social, giving/receiving information, etc.)

Regardless of setting, always keep medical justification top of mind! If your client has used the QuickTalker Freestyle to communicate medical information, needing help, needing to use the bathroom, etc., these are
great examples to include on your data sheets or within your evaluation if data sheets are not required.

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