Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin recently signed a bill requiring health insurers to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for hearing impaired persons under 18 years of age.
“This is an important bill that protects Wisconsin families,” the Governor is quoted as saying in a May 21 press release appearing on his website. “For too long, too many families with deaf children or children with hearing loss have struggled to pay for treatment. Today, we are making sure these families no longer have to choose between putting food on the table or providing effective and proven treatment for their child.”
Every year about 200 babies are born deaf or hard of hearing in Wisconsin, and over half of Wisconsin families do not have insurance that covers any of the cost of hearing aids, according to a survey by the Wisconsin Chapter of Hands.
Follow these links to Read the Full Press Release on Governor Doyle’s website or visit www.HearMore.com to view a range of assistive aids aimed at helping the deaf and hard of hearing live more active, independent lives.
Showing posts with label cochlear implants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cochlear implants. Show all posts
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ear Gear Protects Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants from Loss, Damage
As summer approaches, people across the country are getting out and about to take advantage of the milder weather. For many this means camping, hiking, fishing and boating, or playing water sports, baseball, softball, tennis, golf and a myriad of other outdoor sports.
But for hearing aid and cochlear implant wearers, this time spent outside comes with a potential risk. Even something as simple as a pick-up baseball game at the local field can cause problems, as dirt and dust may clog the hearing instrument. And in the case of more active or extreme sports and activities, hearing aids and cochlear implants can be dislodged from ears and end up damaged or even lost. But www.HearMore.com offers a solution.
Ear Gear products were designed to protect the delicate electronics of behind-the-ear hearing instruments from sweat, moisture, dust, dirt and shock. The unique nylon/Spandex blend is comfortable to wear and is acoustically transparent, so it won’t interfere with hearing aid performance. Corded models clip to clothing, providing added protection from loss. They’re perfect for children and anyone with an active lifestyle.
Ear Gear comes in assorted colors and styles, including models for hearing aids, hearing aids with FM attachments and cochlear implants. For more information, go to Ear Gear for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants.
But for hearing aid and cochlear implant wearers, this time spent outside comes with a potential risk. Even something as simple as a pick-up baseball game at the local field can cause problems, as dirt and dust may clog the hearing instrument. And in the case of more active or extreme sports and activities, hearing aids and cochlear implants can be dislodged from ears and end up damaged or even lost. But www.HearMore.com offers a solution.
Ear Gear products were designed to protect the delicate electronics of behind-the-ear hearing instruments from sweat, moisture, dust, dirt and shock. The unique nylon/Spandex blend is comfortable to wear and is acoustically transparent, so it won’t interfere with hearing aid performance. Corded models clip to clothing, providing added protection from loss. They’re perfect for children and anyone with an active lifestyle.
Ear Gear comes in assorted colors and styles, including models for hearing aids, hearing aids with FM attachments and cochlear implants. For more information, go to Ear Gear for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wisconsin Set to Require Insurance Companies to Cover Children’s Cochlear Implants
Wisconsin is on the verge of becoming the first state to require private insurance companies to cover the cost of cochlear implants for children with severe hearing problems, according to a recent Associated Press report.
The bill, which passed in the state Legislature in late April, applies to cochlear implants, hearing aids and related treatment for those under the age of 18. Governor Jim Doyle has promised to sign it into law.
Supporters say the bill is important to the families with deaf children who cannot afford to pay for implants that cost $50,000 or more without insurance. They say getting the devices early is critical to help children develop their language skills.
Opponents said the bill would drive up costs for small businesses and employees who are already struggling to afford health care costs.
Several states already require insurance companies to cover some hearing aid costs, but Wisconsin would be the first to extend the mandate to cochlear implants.
Read the full AP story.
The bill, which passed in the state Legislature in late April, applies to cochlear implants, hearing aids and related treatment for those under the age of 18. Governor Jim Doyle has promised to sign it into law.
Supporters say the bill is important to the families with deaf children who cannot afford to pay for implants that cost $50,000 or more without insurance. They say getting the devices early is critical to help children develop their language skills.
Opponents said the bill would drive up costs for small businesses and employees who are already struggling to afford health care costs.
Several states already require insurance companies to cover some hearing aid costs, but Wisconsin would be the first to extend the mandate to cochlear implants.
Read the full AP story.
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