Sponsored By: Senator John Curtis
Introduced
Requires private health plans to cover auditory implant devices and related services. This bill would align the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the tax code so qualifying patients get standardized coverage for implants, external processors, maintenance, surgery, and aural rehabilitation.
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If enacted, this bill would require group and individual health plans to cover auditory implant devices and external sound processors for qualifying individuals. Plans would also have to cover tests, surgery, aural rehabilitation, maintenance, repairs, adhesive adapters, and softband headbands. Devices and processors would be upgraded or replaced at least once every 5 years. Plans could not charge higher cost-sharing or apply stricter visit or benefit limits just for these items. Coverage would begin for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2026.
This bill would amend ACA grandfathered-plan rules so the new hearing-device coverage counts when deciding if a plan keeps grandfathered status. It would add Section 2799A-11 to the list of items that affect grandfathering. The change would take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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