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Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B do cover speech therapy under the authorization of the primary care physician. There may be limitations. Documented improvement and medical necessity should present in all cases. These services include: Language Therapy, Voice Therapy, Swallowing Therapy, Auditory Rehab, Speech Therapy, AAC Therapy.

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