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Assistive Technology Cost Calculator

Estimate assistive technology device costs, funding offsets, and monthly financing payments.

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Estimated Device Cost

$15,000.00

≈ 8 gaming PCs

Out-of-Pocket Cost

$15,000.00

≈ 8 gaming PCs

Funding Amount$0.00
Monthly Payment (36 mo)$449.56
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select Device Type: 1=Wheelchair/scooter, 2=Hearing aid/cochlear, 3=Screen reader/AAC software, or 4=AAC communication device.
  2. Enter Funding Coverage (%) — combine insurance, Medicaid waiver, state vocational rehab, and grant percentages.
  3. Review Estimated Device Cost to see the typical price range for your device category.
  4. Note Out-of-Pocket Cost after funding — this is your expected personal expense.
  5. Use Monthly Payment (36 mo) to evaluate whether a financing plan is affordable if upfront purchase is not possible.

What each input means

Device Type (1=Wheelchair, 2=Hearing, 3=Screen Reader, 4=AAC)
Type of assistive technology device
Funding Coverage (%)
Percentage of cost covered by insurance, grants, or government programs

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Device Type (1=Wheelchair, 2=Hearing, 3=Screen Reader, 4=AAC) = 1, Funding Coverage (%) = 0 = 2 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Estimated Device Cost
    15000 = $15,000
  3. Calculate Out-of-Pocket Cost
    Out-of-Pocket Cost
    15000 = $15,000
  4. Calculate Funding Amount
    Funding Amount
    0 = $0
  5. Calculate Monthly Payment
    Monthly Payment
    449.56 = $449.56

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