SB2569

Mississippi SB2569 requires Medicaid and private insurance to cover augmentative and alternative communication devices for children with nonspeaking.

Mississippi SB2569 amends the Medicaid program to mandate coverage for augmentative and alternative communication devices for children aged 18 and under with nonspeaking or limited verbal communication, regardless of their medical diagnosis. The bill defines "augmentative and alternative communication device" as any tool, method, technology, strategy, service, training, coaching, or support used to supplement or replace speech. The coverage requirement applies to all health benefit plans, contracts, or agreements. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.