Bill > HB1670

This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to expand hearing aid coverage requirements for health insurance policies and government programs. The bill mandates that insurers providing Medicare or Medicaid insurance in Pennsylvania must cover hearing aids sold in compliance with the Hearing Aid Sales Registration Law. Health insurance policies must now provide a benefit of at least $2,500 towards hearing aid coverage, starting with the first year of enrollment and every three years thereafter. The insured can use this benefit with either a hearing aid business or a contracted fitter. The bill defines key terms such as "health insurance policy," "insurer," and "government program," and specifies that the coverage applies to various types of health insurance policies, excluding specific limited or supplemental plans. The bill will apply to new or renewed health insurance policies filed with the Insurance Department after its effective date, which is 90 days from enactment. The primary goal is to improve access to hearing aids by requiring more comprehensive coverage from health insurance providers.

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