Lansing, MI – The State House has approved Representative Dale Zorn’s bipartisan plan to make hearing aids more accessible for children who need them.
Zorn’s plan, House Bill 4944, would ensure Michigan children’s health insurance covers treatment for hearing loss through age 18, and up to $3,000 in coverage per hearing aid every 36 months.
Insurance actuaries and underwriters estimate the increase to policyholders’ premium costs would be 10 to 17 cents per month, but would save the state approximately $650,000 per individual in lifetime support.
According to the State of Michigan’s Department of Education, approximately 2,700 students have hearing loss. The bills now move to be considered by the state Senate.
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*media courtesy of the office of State Rep. Dale Zorn*