LD167

An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss

Complete·6/25/25

Maine LD167 mandates MaineCare to reimburse for two hearing aids for members with diagnosed hearing loss.

Maine LD167 amends the MaineCare program to require reimbursement for a hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the program. The hearing loss must be documented by a primary care provider or an audiologist. Reimbursement for a second hearing aid is contingent on meeting specific requirements established by the department in rule, such as the individual's severity of hearing loss. This change aims to enhance support for MaineCare members with bilateral hearing impairments.

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-190)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (H-190) was ADOPTED.