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2.5.9 Mobility Aids
2.5.9.1 Services/Benefits and Limitations
Mobility aids and related supplies, including, but not limited to, strollers, special-needs car seats and travel safety restraints are a benefit to assist clients to move about in their environment. Mobility aids include, but are not limited to, the items detailed on the following pages.
Mobility aids and related supplies may be considered for reimbursement through CCP for clients who are birth through 20 years of age who are CCP-eligible when documentation submitted clearly shows that the equipment is medically necessary and will correct or ameliorate the client's disability or physical or mental illness or condition. Documentation must include the following:
• Federal financial participation (FFP) is available.
•The client's mobility status would be compromised without the requested equipment.
•The requested equipment or supplies are safe for use in the home.
Mobility aids may be considered through CCP if the requested equipment is not available through Texas Medicaid (Title XIX) Home Health Services or the client does not meet criteria through Texas Medicaid (Title XIX) Home Health Services.
Mobility aid lifts for vehicles and vehicle modifications are not reimbursed through Texas Medicaid in accordance with federal regulations.
Note: Permanent ramps, vehicle ramps, and home modifications are not a benefit of Texas Medicaid.
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