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MN HF1964
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Smith
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AI Summary
- Expands health plan coverage of hearing aids to individuals 26 years of age or younger (previously limited to age 18).
- Covers one hearing aid per ear every three years for hearing loss not correctable by other covered procedures.
- Allows additional hearing aids within the three-year period if a physician or audiologist certifies they are medically necessary due to a change in hearing.
- Prohibits special deductibles, coinsurance, co-payments, or other limitations on hearing aid coverage that are not generally applicable to other plan coverages.
- Effective January 1, 2024, for health plans issued, offered, or renewed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Hearing aid coverage required for individuals 26 years of age or younger.
Last Action
Author added Rehm
2/21/2023
Committee Referrals
Commerce Finance & Policy2/20/2023
Full Bill Text
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