Massachusetts bill H4959 mandates health insurance coverage for hearing aids every 36 months.

Bill H4959 in Massachusetts requires health insurance policies to cover the cost of one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear every 36 months. This coverage includes related services such as evaluations, fittings, adjustments, and supplies. The bill also mandates that hearing aids be treated as durable medical equipment under the same terms as other covered equipment. A copayment for a hearing aid cannot exceed $200. The bill applies to all group and non-group policies, including those issued by the Group Insurance Commission.

Massachusetts bill H4959 mandates health insurance coverage for hearing aids every 36 months.

Bill H4959 in Massachusetts requires health insurance policies to cover the cost of one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear every 36 months. This coverage includes related services such as evaluations, fittings, adjustments, and supplies. The bill also mandates that hearing aids be treated as durable medical equipment under the same terms as other covered equipment. A copayment for a hearing aid cannot exceed $200. The bill applies to all group and non-group policies, including those issued by the Group Insurance Commission.