Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Requires coverage for hearing aids for patients who are covered under a policy or contract of insurance if the hearing aids are fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association following medical clearance by a physician licensed to practice medicine and an audiological evaluation.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Assembly

Amends the Insurance Law.

Committee

Insurance · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Insurance · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Chris Burdick and Sarahana Shrestha

Democratic2

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Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly

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