MO HB563

Adds prescribed medically necessary hearing aids as a covered benefit under MO HealthNet, subject to appropriations and effective as subdivision (23) of section 208.152

Requires an electronic web-based prior authorization system using best medical evidence and national care guidelines to verify medical need for hearing aid coverage

Hearing aid coverage follows the same structure as other newly added services like durable medical equipment, dental services, and optometric services under MO HealthNet

Prior authorization system for hearing aids must be consistent with national standards for determining medical necessity before benefits are paid