1. Hearing aid; definition. For purposes of this section, "hearing aid" means a nonexperimental, wearable instrument or device designed for the ear and offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing.
2. Required reimbursement. The department shall provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program in accordance with the following requirements:
A. The hearing loss must be documented by a primary care provider or an audiologist licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
B. The hearing aid must be provided by an audiologist or a hearing aid dealer licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; and [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
C. The hearing loss must meet the requirements established by the department in rule regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss. [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
3. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.