New York S00514 mandates coverage of hearing aids for individuals under 27 in large group insurance policies.

New York S00514 amends the insurance law to require large group policies providing major medical or comprehensive-type coverage to include hearing aids for insured individuals under 27 who have received a medical evaluation. Coverage must be provided by an audiologist registered as a hearing aid dispenser or a registered hearing aid dispenser. Insurers may limit the benefit to $2,500 per hearing aid every 36 months but can offer more favorable terms. The law takes effect on January 1 following its enactment.

New York S00514 mandates coverage of hearing aids for individuals under 27 in large group insurance policies.

New York S00514 amends the insurance law to require large group policies providing major medical or comprehensive-type coverage to include hearing aids for insured individuals under 27 who have received a medical evaluation. Coverage must be provided by an audiologist registered as a hearing aid dispenser or a registered hearing aid dispenser. Insurers may limit the benefit to $2,500 per hearing aid every 36 months but can offer more favorable terms. The law takes effect on January 1 following its enactment.