North Carolina

C+
Grade Score77/100
Self-DeterminationPartial
Wait Time4 years
Spending / Enrollee$32,000
Insurance MandateNo
Early InterventionLimited
Summary

North Carolina does not currently mandate insurance coverage for AAC devices. The state offers partial self-determination options for individuals with disabilities. Current waiting lists average approximately 48 months.

How to Apply
  1. Contact North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services
  2. Request an AAC evaluation from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
  3. Submit documentation to Medicaid for device funding
  4. Apply for applicable HCBS waiver programs
  5. Explore alternative funding through grants and nonprofits
Key Programs
  • North Carolina Medicaid HCBS Waiver
  • State Assistive Technology Program
  • North Carolina Early Intervention Program (Part C)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • North Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council