Large group health plans must cover hearing aids for children and young adults
Large group health plans and policies issued or renewed from this date must cover medically necessary hearing aids and related services for members under 21. Plans may cap coverage at $3,000 per hearing aid.
Who it affects
Families with large group health coverage, health plans and insurers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on January 1, 2028.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California SB 331: Health care coverage: hearing aids.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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