§3174-ZZ. Reimbursement for hearing aids
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.
[PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
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).]
[PL 2025, c. 446, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 446, §3 (AFF).]
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.
[PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 446, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 446, §3 (AFF).