Common use of Hearing Aids Clause in Contracts

Hearing Aids. Hearing Aids required for the correction of a hearing impairment (a reduction in the ability to perceive sound which may range from slight to complete deafness). These are electronic amplifying devices designed to bring sound more effectively into the ear. These consist of a microphone, amplifier and receiver. Benefits are available for a hearing aid that is purchased through a licensed audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, otolaryngologist, or other authorized provider. Benefits are provided for the hearing aid and associated fitting charges and testing. If more than one type of hearing aid can meet your functional needs, Benefits are available only for the hearing aid that meets the minimum specifications for your needs. If you purchase a hearing aid that exceeds these minimum specifications, we will pay only the amount that we would have paid for the hearing aid that meets the minimum specifications, and you will be responsible for paying any difference in cost. Cochlear implants are not Hearing Aids. Benefits do not include bone anchored hearing aids. Bone anchored hearing aids are a Covered Health Care Service for which Benefits are available under the applicable medical/surgical Covered Health Care Services categories in this Policy. They are only available if you have either of the following: • Craniofacial anomalies whose abnormal or absent ear canals prevent the use of a wearable hearing aid. • Hearing loss severe enough that it would not be remedied by a wearable hearing aid.

Hearing Aids. Hearing Aids aids required for the correction of a hearing impairment (a reduction in the ability to perceive sound which may range from slight to complete deafness). These are electronic amplifying devices designed to bring sound more effectively into the ear. These consist of a microphone, amplifier and receiver. Benefits are available for a hearing aid that is purchased through due to a licensed audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, otolaryngologist, or other authorized providerwritten recommendation by a Physician. Benefits are provided for the hearing aid and associated fitting charges and testingtesting (audio-logical services). If more than one type of hearing aid can meet your functional needs, Benefits are available only for the hearing aid that meets the minimum specifications for your needs. If you purchase a hearing aid that exceeds these minimum specifications, we will pay only the amount that we would have paid for the hearing aid that meets the minimum specifications, and you will be responsible for paying any difference in cost. Cochlear implants are not Hearing Aidshearing aids. Benefits do not include bone anchored hearing aids. Bone anchored hearing aids are a Covered Health Care Service for which Benefits are available under the applicable medical/surgical Covered Health Care Services categories in this Policy. They are only available if you have either of the following: • Craniofacial anomalies whose abnormal or absent ear canals prevent the use of a wearable hearing aid. • Hearing loss severe enough that it would not be remedied by a wearable hearing aid.