SB 5179-S2.E - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Requires a health plan offered to employees and their dependents under chapter 41.05 RCW (state health care authority), issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2019, to include: (1) Coverage for hearing instruments; |
(2) A new hearing instrument every five years; and |
(3) Services and supplies such as the initial assessment, fitting, adjustment, and auditory training. |
Requires medical assistance coverage offered under chapter 74.09 RCW (medical care), issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2019, to include: (1) Coverage for hearing instruments when medically necessary; |
(2) A new hearing instrument every five years; |
(3) A new hearing instrument when alterations to the existing hearing instrument cannot meet the need of the patient; and |
(4) Services and supplies such as the initial assessment, fitting, adjustment, and auditory training. |
Provides that section 2 of this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |