Assistive Technology-25 Questions and Answers.docx
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- BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-99267
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- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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This document is a set of questions and answers from a bidders conference for an Assistive Technology contract with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The contract, titled "Assistive Technology 2025", is part of the DDS's "Technology Forward" initiative to promote and develop assistive technology to support more inclusive and independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The key details include that the $3,000 per year equipment cap applies to all equipment, evaluations should be submitted within 10 days and indicate if any recommended equipment will be processed through insurance first, and DDS currently allows a 12% administrative fee on the cost of purchasing and managing equipment. The document also notes that revisions to the AT referral form are being considered to include insurance and primary care provider information, and that exceptions may be made to the 30-day delivery requirement if the insurance approval/denial process exceeds that timeframe.
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| AT-25 Qualified Provider Awardee List - 6-13-2024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| AT-25 RFR Evaluation Criteria.docx | DOCX document |
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Assistive Technology Questions and Answers
BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-99267
Bidders Conference March 19, 2024, at 1:00 pm
Can funds be used for IT/Tech staff support?
Evaluation and Support Services rates are designed to cover a qualified providers cost to provide service which may include technical support to help the individual or family.
For technical support related to device function, users should contact support through warranties and AT Device companies.
For unresolved device technical issues and additional training needs, reviews can be done on an individualized basis.
Will a 12% markup still be allowed when purchasing equipment?
DDS currently allows qualified providers to include a 12% admin fee to cost of purchasing and managing equipment.
Is the $3,000 cap for all equipment or for one piece?
The $3,000 per year limit is for all equipment.
Will the AT referral now contain Insurance and PCC info?
Revisions of the AT referral form are being considered to include Insurance and PCC information. Information can be obtained from the service coordinator.
The insurance approval/denial process can be lengthy, and it may exceed the 10 days for evaluation submission and 30-day delivery requirements, will exceptions be made?
Evaluations should still be submitted within 10 days and should indicate if any recommended equipment will be processed through insurance first.
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