A Guide to Obtaining Augmentative Communication Devices and Accessories Through Wisconsin Medicaid Checklist for obtaining augmentative communication devices through Wisconsin Medicaid How to assemble PDF The recipient must be Medicaid eligible. Contact the local county/tribal social or human services agency or Medicaid outstation site for more information on applying for Wisconsin Medicaid, BadgerCare, or Healthy Start. An augmentative communication assessment must be completed. A physician’s prescription for the rental or purchase of the specific augmentative communication device and accessories is needed. A four-week to eight-week rental of the device is recommended. Prior authorization is not required for the first 60 days of rental for most augmentative communication devices. A Medicaid-certified provider submits all documentation for the prior authorization request to Wisconsin Medicaid. If you have more questions about Medicaid funding of augmentative communication devices call Recipient Services at 1-800-362-3002 or 1-608-221-5720. Important names and resources Beginning of this booklet Department of Health and Family Services Division of Health Care Financing PHC 11065 (04/06)