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NY A00535
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies issued in New York to cover hearing aids purchased from registered hearing aid dispensers or licensed audiologists, with no deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments.
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Provides up to $3,000 reimbursement every four years for insured persons age 16 and older for hearing aid purchases.
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Provides up to $3,000 reimbursement every two years for insured persons under age 16, with additional reimbursement available if the child's hearing changes significantly and existing aids no longer correct the hearing loss.
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Defines "hearing aid" to include wearable instruments, parts, attachments, and accessories (excluding batteries and cords), with services for recasing, reshelling, and acquiring new molds included as covered services.
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Applies to individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, and contracts issued by health service corporations and hospital service corporations, effective January 1 following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires all health insurance policies to provide insurance coverage for the cost of hearing aids; provides that such coverage shall include coverage of at least $3,000 over a four year period; provides that children under the age of sixteen are allowed reimbursement for additional expenses if needed.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/3/2024