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
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Jan 12, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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