Texas

D+
Grade Score67/100
Self-DeterminationLimited
Wait Time10 years
Spending / Enrollee$17,000
Insurance MandateNo
Early InterventionLimited
Summary

Texas does not currently mandate insurance coverage for AAC devices. The state offers limited self-determination options for individuals with disabilities. Current waiting lists average approximately 120 months.

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