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BCBSIL HMO · Speech therapy benefit

Effective date: January 1, 2026 · Scope: BCBSIL HMO, plan-specific. The HMO scope document describes unlimited habilitative/rehabilitative visits based on medical necessity; check the exact member benefit and referral rules. This is not a blanket rule for all BCBSIL plans.

Official BCBSIL HMO scope document · Checked October 27, 2026

UnitedHealthcare · Habilitation and rehabilitation therapy

Effective date: July 1, 2026 · Scope: UnitedHealthcare Commercial and Individual Exchange medical policy MP.026.27, including speech therapy. Verify the member’s applicable plan and current version.

Official UnitedHealthcare policy · Checked October 27, 2026

BCBSIL · Modifier reference policy RP023

Effective date: October 19, 2026 · Scope: BCBSIL reimbursement policy; general modifier guidance. Verify relevance to the service, contract and claim.

Official BCBSIL policy · Checked October 27, 2026

National · 2027 speech-language pathology treatment code transition

Code-set effective date: January 1, 2027 · Scope: CPT code 92507 is replaced by a new family of ten codes. Confirm payer-specific coverage, authorization and payment implementation separately.

ASHA code transition overview · Checked October 27, 2026

Speech Therapy

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-a7ba470338	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-03-11 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0243
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	03/11/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Speech Therapy
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Melodic Intonation Therapy

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-743f3dfb59	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-03-11 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0284
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	03/11/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Melodic Intonation Therapy
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Speech Generating Devices

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-90a13b956f	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-05-13 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0437
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	05/13/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Speech Generating Devices
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Dysphagia Therapy

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-e1ddaaa506	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Review date elapsed

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2026-07-09 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0625
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	07/09/2026 — elapsed displayed date
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Dysphagia Therapy
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Voice Therapy

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-89c224a28a	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-07-08 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0646
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	07/08/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Voice Therapy
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Speech Generating Devices

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-3d0f2ac634	Cigna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	SGD/AAC criteria require SLP evaluation and applicable device benefit
Services	SLP
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-01-15 Policy review; 2026-01-15 Effective date
Policy / product	Cigna · 0049
Rule or change	SGD/AAC criteria require SLP evaluation and applicable device benefit
Next review	01/15/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Applicable version / change date
Source	Speech Generating Devices
Source locator	PDF p. 1 → header dates
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Aural Rehabilitation

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-94f2d1bc60	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Review date elapsed

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2026-01-08 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0034
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	01/08/2026 — elapsed displayed date
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Aural Rehabilitation
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Auditory Processing Disorder

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-ca4a52cc02	Aetna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Services	Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-07-22 Policy review
Policy / product	Aetna · 0668
Rule or change	Current policy; new criteria changes not established by the date fields
Next review	07/22/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Original policy date
Source	Auditory Processing Disorder
Source locator	Policy History → Last Review / Effective / Next Review
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Hearing Aids

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-3e09299791	Cigna · Commercial / plan specific · National / plan specific	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Header is 2026; removal of air-conduction aid/battery statements is dated 2025 in history. Verify discrepancy
Services	Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-05-15 Policy review; 2026-05-15 Effective date
Policy / product	Cigna · 0093
Rule or change	Header is 2026; removal of air-conduction aid/battery statements is dated 2025 in history. Verify discrepancy
Next review	05/15/2027
Public comment window	not identified
Date meaning	Applicable version / change date
Source	Hearing Aids
Source locator	PDF p. 1 dates; pp. 2–4 Coverage; p. 25 Revision Details
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Clinical and Correct Code Editing

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-e0d46a7fa7	Aetna · Illinois Medicaid MCO / Aetna Better Health · IL	Review date elapsed

Field	Evidence
Summary	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Services	SLP, Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2026-10-01 Policy review
Dates as published	Next annual review: Oct 1, 2026 — displayed date has passed. Header effective: Dec 1, 2020.
Service limitation	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Source	Clinical and Correct Code Editing
Source locator	Official catalog → Payment and utilization-management updates; PDF p. 1 header or UM policy text
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Diagnosis Code Guidelines

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-a2259784c9	Aetna · Illinois Medicaid MCO / Aetna Better Health · IL	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Services	SLP, Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-03-01 Policy review
Dates as published	Next annual review: Mar 1, 2027. Header effective: Nov 1, 2023.
Service limitation	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Source	Diagnosis Code Guidelines
Source locator	Official catalog → Payment and utilization-management updates; PDF p. 1 header or UM policy text
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-6e011905ae	Aetna · Illinois Medicaid MCO / Aetna Better Health · IL	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Services	SLP, Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-03-01 Policy review
Dates as published	Next annual review: Mar 1, 2027. Header effective: Nov 1, 2023.
Service limitation	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Source	Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies
Source locator	Official catalog → Payment and utilization-management updates; PDF p. 1 header or UM policy text
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.

Place of Service

Record	Payer and scope	Status
r-152350f30f	Aetna · Illinois Medicaid MCO / Aetna Better Health · IL	Current policy

Field	Evidence
Summary	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Services	SLP, Audiology
Last checked	2026-10-08
Dates	2027-03-15 Policy review
Dates as published	Next annual review: Mar 15, 2027. Header effective: Dec 1, 2020.
Service limitation	Shared claim or utilization-management rule; separate service coverage and applicable benefit must be verified.
Source	Place of Service
Source locator	Official catalog → Payment and utilization-management updates; PDF p. 1 header or UM policy text
Last policy review	Not captured in this retained record; inspect policy history. Do not substitute last checked.
Comment recipient or link	Not verified unless explicitly linked above. A review date is not an open comment window.