North Carolina Requires Health Plans To Cover Hearing Aids For Children
Governor Bev Perdue today signed House Bill 589 into law, requiring health plans to cover hearing aids for young people through the age 21.
During the signing ceremony, Gov. Perdue was joined by third-grader Collin Tastet, 9, and other young advocates who made headlines by successfully lobbying the General Assembly.
“This new law will help many of our kids and young adults have a better quality of life and stay ahead in school,” said Gov. Perdue. “These kids who lobbied for this bill showed tremendous courage, and now more than ever we need strong, young leaders.”
HB 589 requires that every benefit health plan must provide coverage up to $2,500 for one hearing aid per ear every 36 months for covered individuals up through age 21.
The coverage includes hearing aids and services ordered by a physician or an audiologist as follows:
1. Initial hearing aids and replacement hearing aids.
2. New hearing aids when alterations cannot adequately meet the needs of the individual.
3. Services, including the initial hearing aid evaluation, fitting and adjustments, and supplies, including ear molds.
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