If the equipment is being replaced because of a change in your size or medical condition, you must visit your physician or authorizer. He or she will write the reason for the replacement on an authorization form. If the equipment is being replaced at the end of the specified replacement period, your doctor or authorizer must complete an authorization form. Some insurance programs will. Please check your insurance policy.
Help is available.
A number of groups may pick up your part of the equipment expense. These groups may also contribute to the cost of devices not listed in the ADP manual. Our series of fact sheets gives you details about many categories of assistive devices. Each fact sheet lists the equipment in a specific category. It also describes the assessment process and explains how to get the equipment.