BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5277: Hearing aids

Requiring plans that provide coverage for prostheses to provide coverage for hearing aids.

Summary

All health carriers and state purchased health care programs that provide coverage for prostheses must also include coverage for hearing aids, provided that such services are delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5277), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to coverage for hearing aids;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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