Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

This bill expands New Jersey Medicaid coverage to include cochlear implants and auditory osseointegrated devices, in addition to hearing aids, for individuals with hearing impairments when deemed medically necessary. It specifies that these devices, along with related accessories and services, must be prescribed or recommended by a licensed physician or audiologist. The bill codifies and expands upon New Jersey's existing Medicaid coverage for hearing aids, which was already available for medically necessary cases. This change directly affects Medicaid recipients with hearing impairments who require these assistive devices for daily functioning and communication.