Insurance coverage for hearing aids.
This bill requires most health and disability insurance plans in Wyoming to cover hearing aids and related fitting, evaluation, and maintenance services when medically necessary. It mandates coverage for one hearing aid per ear (with associated professional services) and limits coverage to $2,000 per ear every three years, unless a hearing professional determines additional devices are medically needed. Insurance plans must apply the same deductibles and co-pays for hearing aid coverage as for other health services. The law applies to all covered individuals and aims to ensure equitable access to hearing aid care under existing health insurance plans. It takes effect July 1, 2024.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action Jan 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023
Committee
S COW:Failed 9-15-7-0-0
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0
upper
Jan 11, 2023
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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