Specialized Equipment and Supplies

Specialized Equipment and Supplies:

Devices (including assistive technology), controls, medical appliances or supplies specified in the person’s support plan.

Specialized equipment and supplies includes:

Durable and non-durable medical equipment and supplies denied under the Medical Assistance (MA) state plan.
Add-ons to otherwise-approved MA state plan items determined necessary to meet the needs identified in the person’s support plan.
Items that exceed the covered service limits under the MA state plan.
Electronic tablets, both as part of a system of environmental controls and as an augmentative communication device (refer to electronic tablet section).
Assistive technology (for assistive technology under the Developmental Disabilities [DD] Waiver, refer to CBSM – Assistive technology).
Standalone equipment (e.g., shower chair, portable/travel ramp for use in the community) that is not part of a home or vehicle modification project through CBSM – Environmental accessibility adaptations.
Enteral nutritional products (refer to CBSM – Waiver oral and enteral nutritional products).
Equipment repair and maintenance, unless covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Items necessary for life support and supplies necessary for the proper functioning of such life support items.
Pre-moistened cleansing wipes to aid in disability-related continence care.
Thickening agents when it is determined the person has a medical need.
Used equipment when all criteria are met.

For more information about Specialized Equipment & Supplies or to ask questions call us at 612-223-8644 or email support@insightmedservices.com.