Massachusetts H1216 mandates insurance coverage for hearing aids, eliminating the need for examinations, evaluations, or prescriptions for.
Massachusetts H1216 amends state law to require insurance coverage for hearing aids, including related services such as examinations, fittings, and adjustments. For individuals aged 18 and older, the bill eliminates the need for examinations, evaluations, or prescriptions for coverage. It applies to various types of insurance policies, including those provided by the Group Insurance Commission, health maintenance organizations, and Medicaid managed care organizations. The benefits for hearing aids must not exceed those for other benefits provided by the insurer.
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