Audiology Services: Coverage And Limitations

All participants are eligible to receive diagnostic screening services necessary to obtain a differential diagnosis. Participants under the age of twenty-one (21) are eligible for routine audiometric examination and testing once per calendar year, and audiometric services and supplies as follows: (7-1-26) 01. Non-Implantable Hearing Aids. Coverage includes, batteries purchased monthly, follow-up testing, necessary repairs not covered by warranty, the refitting of the hearing aid after the first two (2) years, and additional ear molds every six (6) months. (7-1-26) 02. Implantable Hearing Aids. The Department covers surgically implantable hearing aids when there is a documented hearing loss and non-implantable options have been tried unsuccessfully. (7-1-26) 03. Binaural Hearing Aids. The Department covers binaural hearing aids if documented to the Department's satisfaction, that the participant's ability to learn would be severely restricted. (7-1-26)