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Unsure about who you can contact for information about audiology services and hearing aid coverage? There are a variety of resources at the state and national level that may have answers to your questions.
First look at your own health care plan
Read your health plan. If you do not have a copy, ask your employer's benefits manager for one. You should look for:
- Terms like audiology, hearing care, other rehabilitation services, or other medically necessary services
- Limitations and exclusions of coverage
- Coverage of both evaluation and treatment (or therapy) services
If you are still not sure, ask for clarification, in writing, from your health plan.
Note: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers this list as a general consumer guide. No claim is made for comprehensiveness. Additional resources may exist and may be added in the future. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by ASHA.
The AUDIENT Program
The AUDIENT Program is designed to assist the low income hearing impaired. Qualified participants are required to pay a low cost for products and services. Providers in the AUDIENT Alliance network agree to provide comprehensive hearing health care. AUDIENT income qualifies the participants, and manages the database of outcome measures.
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