HD.3015: An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids 

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Written By Emily Combs

Sponsor: Rep. Sean Garballey 

Hearing aids not only help people hear better, but they decrease isolation, a proven issue in prevention of dementia. Prescription hearing aids can cost around $10,000. Most health insurance does not cover any portion of the cost. If they do cover any portion, it is only a couple thousand dollars at most. Over the counter hearing aids cost between $300 -$500 from major drugstore chains, and are not covered by insurance at all. This is still too expensive for many people, and OTC hearing aids that aren’t fitted to the user can in fact cause more damage. This bill will ensure health insurance companies cover the cost of hearing aids for adults and define them as Durable Medical Equipment. 

For more information, contact Nini Silver at nsilver@dpcma.org.  

Emily Combs

Lead Designer, HALO 22

Emily began her career by creating custom blog designs in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s received a BFA in Graphic Design, and gained over a decade of experience on projects for screen, print, and brands. When she isn’t designing, you’ll find her reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, baking chocolatey desserts, and hanging out with her cats.

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