HB 198 NEWS!!!

Call to action for children with hearing loss!


HB 198 is currently in committee in the Ohio House of Representatives. Nicknamed “Madeline’s Law” in honor of a young woman who struggled to afford hearing aids because her health insurance did not cover the cost, this bill would require private health insurance policies to cover the cost of hearing aids up to $2500 per ear every 4 years. through age 21.

To find out more details on the legislation and how to contact your representative, please click here. If you know of families in your area that have experience with this issue please pass the information on to them and encourage them to contact their representative as well.

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