New York A06132 requires insurance policies to cover hearing aids if fitted by a certified audiologist.

New York A06132 amends the insurance law to mandate coverage for hearing aids in policies providing hospital, medical, or surgical coverage. The hearing aids must be fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, following medical clearance by a physician and an audiological evaluation. Insurers may limit the benefit to $5,000 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every 24 months, but can offer more favorable coverage if they choose.

New York A06132 requires insurance policies to cover hearing aids if fitted by a certified audiologist.

New York A06132 amends the insurance law to mandate coverage for hearing aids in policies providing hospital, medical, or surgical coverage. The hearing aids must be fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, following medical clearance by a physician and an audiological evaluation. Insurers may limit the benefit to $5,000 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every 24 months, but can offer more favorable coverage if they choose.