BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2687: Hearing disability coverage

Providing parity in coverage for hearing disabilities.

Summary

Establishes the hearing disability parity act. Requires each group contract for comprehensive health care services which is entered into, or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, to: (1) Include coverage for hearing aids for children under the age of eighteen when medically necessary; and (2) Offer optional coverage for hearing aids for adults.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2687), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to parity in coverage for hearing disabilities;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 18, 2016First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2687 (2025–26) Less restrictive alt./minors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2019–20) GMA/affordable housing plans · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2687 (2017–18) Public defense funding · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2013–14) Commute trip reduction tx cr · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2011–12) Health care purchase options · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2009–10) Home visiting services acct · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2687 (2007–08) Operating budget · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2008
HB 2687 (2005–06) Minimum monthly benefit · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate