Tennessee

C+
Grade Score77/100
Self-DeterminationPartial
Wait Time2 years
Spending / Enrollee$32,000
Insurance MandateNo
Early InterventionLimited
Summary

Tennessee 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 24 months.

How to Apply
  1. Contact Tennessee'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
  • Tennessee Medicaid HCBS Waiver
  • State Assistive Technology Program
  • Tennessee Early Intervention Program (Part C)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • Tennessee Developmental Disabilities Council