Deafness. I. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears.
Deafness i. Consultation Paper stating the presenting complaints with duration, past medical history with duration, treatment and medication advised.
ii. Pure tone testing report
iii. Audiometry report iv. Confirmation of Diagnosis by ENT specialist along with duration v. All treatment papers and medical investigation test reports
Deafness. A hearing impairment so severe that an individual is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, and that adversely affects the individual’s educational performance. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/ Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) –DHCS funds health care services for Medi-Cal members. Other services provided include California Children’s Services; Child Health and Disability Prevention program; the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program; the Newborn Hearing Screening Program; the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (PACT) program; Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Every Woman Counts, and Coordinated Care Management. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/Pages/default.aspx Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – The leading coordinating agency for CaPROMISE. DOR provides services and advocacy, including consultation, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and collaboration with community partners, to assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/ Department of Social Services (DSS) – A state department partner of CaPROMISE. DSS provides aid, services, and protection to needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and xxxxxx independence. DSS oversees the county welfare departments and administers various community organizations. Among its divisions are the Adult Programs Division, Welfare to Work, and the Disability Determination Service, which determines the medical eligibility of California residents with disabilities seeking SSI/SSP benefits. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/cdssweb/PG190.htm Disability Benefits 101 (DB 101) – Disability Benefits 101 provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. Users can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together. Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) – A collaborative effort between the United States Department of Labor’s (...
Deafness. A definite diagnosis of the total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears, with an auditory threshold of 90 decibels or greater within the speech threshold of 500 to 3,000 hertz. A definite diagnosis of death of heart muscle due to obstruction of blood flow, that results in a rise and fall of cardiac biomarkers to levels considered diagnostic of acute myocardial infarction, with at least one of the following: • heart attack symptoms; • new electrocardiographic (ECG) changes consistent with a heart attack; or • development of new pathological Q waves on ECG following an intra-arterial cardiac procedure including, but not limited to, coronary angiography and/or angioplasty.
Deafness i. Hospital Discharge Card photocopy
ii. Photocopy Hospital Bills.
iii. Pharmacy/Investigations Bills
iv. Investigations Reports
v. Consultation Paper stating the presenting complaints with duration, past medical history with duration, treatment and medication advised.
vi. Pure tone testing report
vii. Audiometry report
viii. Confirmation of Diagnosis by ENT specialist along with duration ix. All treatment papers and medical investigation test reports
Deafness. Developmental Delay
Deafness. Total permanent and irreversible loss of all hearing in both ears.
Deafness. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears (r) Loss of Speech
I. Total and irrecoverable loss of the ability to speak as a result of injury or disease to the vocal cords. The inability to speak must be established for a continuous period of 12 months. This diagnosis must be supported by medical evidence furnished by an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist.
II. All psychiatric related causes are excluded.
Deafness. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears. Loss of Limbs The physical separation of two or more limbs, at or above the wrist or ankle level limbs as a result of injury or disease. This will include medically necessary amputation necessitated by injury or disease. The directly or indirectly from self-inflicted injury, alcohol or drug abuse is excluded. Loss of Speech Total and irrecoverable loss of the ability to speak as a result of injury or disease to the vocal cords. The inability to speak must be established for a continuous period of 12 months. This diagnosis must be supported by medical evidence furnished by and Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist. All psychiatric related causes are excluded. Aplastic Anaemia Chronic persistent bone marrow failure which results in anaemia, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia requiring treatment with at least one of the following: Blood product transfusion; Marrow stimulating agents; Immunosuppressive agents; or Bone marrow transplantation. The diagnosis must be confirmed by a haematologist using relevant laboratory investigations including Bone Marrow Biopsy resulting in bone marrow cellularity of less than 25% which is evidenced by any two of the following: Absolute neutrophil count of 500/mm³ or less Platelets count less than 20,000/mm³ or less Absolute Reticulocyte count of 20,000/mm³ or less Temporary or reversible Aplastic Anaemia is excluded. In this condition, the bone marrow fails to produce sufficient blood cells or clotting agents. End Stage Liver Failure Permanent and irreversible failure of liver function that has resulted in all three of the following: Permanent jaundice; and Ascites; and Hepatic encephalopathy. Liver failure secondary to alcohol or drug abuse is excluded. End Stage Lung Failure End stage lung disease, causing chronic respiratory failure, as confirmed and evidenced by all of the following: FEV1 test results consistently less than 1 litre measured on 3 occasions 3 months apart; and Requiring continuous permanent supplementary oxygen therapy for hypoxemia; and Arterial blood gas analysis with partial oxygen pressures of 55mmHg or less (PaO2 <55 mm Hg); and Dyspnea at rest. Primary (Idiopathic) Pul...
Deafness. Developmental Delay (DD) for ages 3-8
