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MN HF3181

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tama Theis

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Health plans must cover audiological rehabilitation counseling provided by audiologists to persons with hearing loss
  • Coverage includes up to three hours of education per year addressing communication strategies, visual and tactile alerting devices, and nonprescription technology
  • No special deductibles, coinsurance, co-payments, or other limitations beyond those generally applicable to other health plan coverages may be imposed
  • Effective January 1, 2017, and applies to health plans issued or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Audiological rehabilitation counseling coverage mandated.

Last Action

Author added Hamilton.

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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