Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations
Summary
Requires coverage for hearing aids for patients who are covered under a policy or contract of insurance if the hearing aids are fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association following medical clearance by a physician licensed to practice medicine and an audiological evaluation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2022
Last action May 20, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 20, 2022
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8684A
upper
May 20, 2022
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
upper
Mar 30, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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