Bill > H236

This bill aims to increase access to hearing aids by modifying existing laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Allowing otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists) and certain non-profit or charitable organizations to sell hearing aids that are dispensed by licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists, even if the otolaryngologist had previously provided services to the patient. 2. Requiring audiologists or otolaryngologists who sell hearing aids to patients they have previously treated to disclose the fees for their prior services and provide a written estimate of the total purchase price of the hearing aid. 3. Prohibiting the offering of money or anything of value as an inducement to influence the recommendation of a hearing aid purchase. 4. Allowing audiologists, physicians, or otolaryngologists to suggest a specific make and model of a hearing aid. 5. Clarifying that the licensing requirements for hearing instrument specialists do not apply to certain individuals involved in the repair, manufacture, or sale of assisted listening devices, as long as they are not dispensing hearing aids.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H236