Madeline’s Law would require Ohio insurance plans to cover children’s hearing aids
Updated Apr 07, 2021;
Posted Apr 07, 2021
Nadia Greenhalgh-Stanley and Shawn Rohlin are Madeline's parents, who are fighting for a bill to pass the Ohio General Assembly that would require insurers to cover some of the cost of hearing aids. (Ohio Channel)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A recently introduced bill in the Ohio House would require insurers to cover the cost of hearing aids up to $2,500 – $5,000 for both ears – every 48 months for children through age 21.
House Bill 198 is called Madeline’s Law, named after a Northeast Ohio girl whose parents brought the issue to the attention of state Rep. Casey Weinstein, a Hudson Democrat who sponsored a measure last year and is co-sponsoring the bill this year.