How the Process Works

You’re officially in the process to get funding for a QuickTalker Freestyle speech device. You’ve taken the first step. Here’s what comes next, and how you can help along the way.

1. Your device arrives. The QuickTalker Freestyle is delivered to you or to your speech therapist.
2. Meet with your speech therapist. Schedule an appointment. Together, you’ll set up the device and make a plan for success.
3. Your therapist and doctor send in paperwork. Your speech therapist writes the evaluation that insurance requires, and your doctor sends a prescription. It helps to give your doctor’s office a heads-up that a prescription request is coming.
4. We handle the coordination. Our team keeps everything moving. If we need anything from you, we’ll text you.
5. AbleNet submits to insurance. We review everything and send the full funding package to your insurance company.

If your insurance company approves funding, the speech device your loved one has been using becomes theirs to keep. Until then, there are simple things you can do to make the most of the waiting time, and we’re here to help every step of the way.

While You Wait for Approval

The best thing you can do right now is keep using the device. Here’s how:

• Keep going to speech therapy. Don’t pause sessions while you wait for a decision.
• Bring the device to every visit, fully charged. Your therapist can work with it during the session.
• Make it part of everyday life. Use it at meals, during play, on outings, and at bedtime.

The more your loved one uses the device, the more comfortable and confident they’ll become.

You’re Covered

The device is covered by the AbleNet five-year warranty during the entire process, not just after approval. So there’s no need to keep it at home or save it for therapy.

Feel free to take it anywhere your loved one’s voice would go: school, the store, family visits, the park.

Staying in Touch

• Text updates: We’ll send you a text as your loved one moves through each step of the process.
• Questions or problems: Just reply to any of our texts. A real person on our team is on the other end.
• Support Hub: Your go-to place for how-to videos, guides for using your speech (AAC) app, and everyday tips.

You’re Not Alone

The funding process can feel like a lot. You don’t have to figure it out by yourself. We’ll walk with you through every step.

If at any point you decide that moving forward isn’t right for your family, just let us know. Our goal is to help you make the best choice for your loved one.

We’re honored to be part of your journey.