HB 177 -- MO HEALTHNET COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS

SPONSOR: Parker

Currently, MO HealthNet payments made for eligible needy children, pregnant women, and blind persons include hearing aids. This bill authorizes MO HealthNet coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for all eligible needy persons as described in Chapter 208, RSMo.

This bill is similar to HCS HB 2626 & 1918 (2024).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0167H.01): 208.152
Committee (0167H.02): 208.152