Bill > H1024

This bill provides coverage for hearing aids under various health insurance plans in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends existing laws to require health benefit plans, including those provided to state employees, as well as individual and group accident and sickness insurance, hospital service plans, and health maintenance organization contracts, to cover the cost of one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear up to $500 and 80% coverage of the next $1,500 for each hearing aid every 36 months. The coverage includes related services prescribed by licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists, such as the initial evaluation, fitting, and adjustments. The insured can choose a higher-priced hearing aid and pay the difference without penalty. This coverage is required for all relevant policies, contracts, and certificates delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2014.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1024