The Senate Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue Committee will hold a public hearing for SB-27, the Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Bill on Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 Am in Room 411 South of the State Capitol.

SB-27 requires health insurance coverage of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices for persons under 18 who have hearing loss. 

This bill is similar to one that was introduced during the last legislative session; however this bill is more inclusive.  It now covers children up to the age of 18.  It includes a more complete definition of cochlear implants so that other implanted devices would be covered.  It also includes coverage for services and treatments until the age of 18.

For more information about the bill, including Action Alerts and Talking Points for this public hearing, go to the Let Kids Hear web site.

Additional information about the bill can be found on the DAWN web site.

Let your opinion be known on this bill.  You can either present testimony at the hearing or send written testimony to the Committee Chairperson, Sen. Jon Erpenbach.