BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6394: 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 (SB 6394), 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.

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

SB 6394 (2019–20) Sports wagering/compacts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2017–18) Poverty-based learn. assist. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2013–14) TANF benefits for a child · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6394 (2011–12) Health care professionals · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2009–10) Disposition of human remains · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2007–08) Tuition and fees exemption · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2005–06) Special fuel tax exemptions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6394 (2003–04) Workers' comp settlement · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor