Common use of Hearing Aid Requests Clause in Contracts

Hearing Aid Requests. SCDHHS and IDEA/Part C will utilize the SCDHEC Hearing Program guidelines and fee schedule for coverage of initial and replacement hearing aids. Children who have Medicaid or are below 250% of the federal poverty level and have a hearing loss that requires amplification are eligible for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC will provide hearing aids for eligible children, and cover ear molds, hearing aid kits, replacement batteries, etc., up to allowable program limits. If the child is not eligible for Medicaid, the Service Coordinator is required to determine if the child meets income requirements for the SCDHEC Hearing Program as payor of first resort prior to requesting IDEA/Part C funds for hearing aids. Service coordinators are required to document in the BRIDGES service log if the family does not qualify for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC Hearing Program Guidelines (includes link to family income requirements): xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/health/child-teen-health/services-children-special-health-care-needs/hearing-program SCDHEC Hearing Program Equipment and Fee Schedule: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/docs/Health/docs/SNC-HearingFee.pdf If the request is for purchase of hearing aids, the AT purchase request must include: • Documentation from an audiologist that hearing loss meets IDEA/Part C criteria, and hearing aid use is recommended; or • The family has obtained a prescription for hearing aids from an ENT. Replacement Ear Molds and New Ear Impressions: • A new AT Purchase request for replacement earmolds and new ear impressions is not needed if the hearing aid(s) have been previously approved. • If the hearing aids were purchased without prior approval from the IDEA/Part C State Office, the cost of replacement earmolds and new ear impressions will not be reimbursed by IDEA/Part C. • If the child had hearing aids prior to receiving BabyNet services and/or the hearing aids were provided by private insurance, but new ear molds and ear impressions are needed, a new AT request packet must be submitted for BabyNet to provide reimbursement. The hearing aid request does not have to include: • Specific IFSP outcome to address the use of hearing aids. • Participation of all IFSP team members in the IFSP change review meeting (Service Coordinator and parent may complete the meeting and notify the other team members).

Hearing Aid Requests. SCDHHS and IDEA/Part C will utilize the SCDHEC Hearing Program guidelines and fee schedule for coverage of initial and replacement hearing aids. Children who have Medicaid or are below 250% of the federal poverty level and have a hearing loss that requires amplification are eligible for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC will provide hearing aids for eligible children, and also cover ear molds, hearing aid kits, replacement batteries, etc., up to allowable program limits. If the child is not eligible for Medicaid, the Service Coordinator is required to determine if the child meets income requirements for the SCDHEC Hearing Program as payor of first resort prior to requesting IDEA/Part C funds for hearing aids. Service coordinators are required to document in the BRIDGES service log if the family does not qualify for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC Hearing Program Guidelines (includes link to family income requirements): xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/health/child-teen-health/services-children-special-health-care-needs/hearing-program SCDHEC Hearing Program Equipment and Fee Schedule: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/docs/Health/docs/SNC-HearingFee.pdf If the request is for purchase of hearing aids, the AT purchase request must include: • Documentation from an audiologist that hearing loss meets IDEA/Part C criteria, and hearing aid use is recommended; or • The family has obtained a prescription for hearing aids from an ENT. Replacement Ear Molds and New Ear Impressions: • A new AT Purchase request for replacement earmolds and new ear impressions is not needed if the hearing aid(s) have been previously approved. • If the hearing aids were purchased without prior approval from the IDEA/Part C State Office, the cost of replacement earmolds and new ear impressions will not be reimbursed by IDEA/Part C. • If the child had hearing aids prior to receiving BabyNet services and/or the hearing aids were provided by private insurance, but new ear molds and ear impressions are needed, a new AT request packet must be submitted for BabyNet to provide reimbursement. The hearing aid request does not have to include: • Specific IFSP outcome to address the use of hearing aids. • Participation of all IFSP team members in the IFSP change review meeting (Service Coordinator and parent may complete the meeting and notify the other team members).

Hearing Aid Requests. SCDHHS and IDEA/Part C will utilize the SCDHEC Hearing Program guidelines and fee schedule for coverage of initial and replacement hearing aids. Children who have Medicaid or are below 250% of the federal poverty level and have a hearing loss that requires amplification are eligible for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC will provide hearing aids for eligible children, and also cover ear molds, hearing aid kits, replacement batteries, etc., up to allowable program limits. If the child is not eligible for Medicaid, the Service Coordinator is required to determine if the child meets income requirements for the SCDHEC Hearing Program as payor of first resort prior to requesting IDEA/Part C funds for hearing aids. Service coordinators are required to document in the BRIDGES service log if the family does not qualify for the SCDHEC Hearing Program. SCDHEC Hearing Program Guidelines (includes link to family income requirements): xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/health/child-teen-health/services-children-special-health-care-needs/hearing-program SCDHEC Hearing Program Equipment and Fee Schedule: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/docs/Health/docs/SNC-HearingFee.pdf If the request is for purchase of hearing aids, the AT purchase request must include: • Documentation from an audiologist that hearing loss meets IDEA/Part C criteria, and hearing aid use is recommended; or • The family has obtained a prescription for hearing aids from an ENT. Replacement Ear Molds and New Ear Impressions: • A new AT Purchase request for replacement earmolds ear molds and new ear impressions is not needed if the hearing aid(s) have been previously approved. • If the hearing aids were purchased without prior approval from the IDEA/Part C State Office, the cost of replacement earmolds and new ear impressions will not be reimbursed by IDEA/Part C. • If the child had hearing aids prior to receiving BabyNet services and/or the hearing aids were provided by private insurance, but new ear molds and ear impressions are needed, a new AT request packet must be submitted for BabyNet to provide reimbursement. The hearing aid request does not have to include: • Specific IFSP outcome to address the use of hearing aids. • Participation of all IFSP team members in the IFSP change review meeting (Service Coordinator and parent may complete the meeting and notify the other team members).