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The Health Insurance Bill
New bill would require health insurance to cover hearing aids
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for hearing aids or hearing-related services for certain enrollees; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406uu.
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This bill would make health insurance cover hearing aids for some people, helping them hear better.
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If this bill passes, many people with hearing loss could get financial help for hearing aids. Now is the time to support it.
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The facts
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- The bill would require health insurers to cover hearing aids for qualified people.
- Coverage would be up to $3,000 every 36 months.
- People could pay extra if they want more expensive hearing aids.
- Insurers can still charge deductibles or co-pays.
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