Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

This bill expands Medicaid coverage in New Jersey to include assistive devices for individuals who are hearing impaired, subject to certain federal and state requirements. The legislation modifies existing Medicaid statutes to allow the state to provide coverage for hearing aids and related assistive technology under specific circumstances. The bill directly affects Medicaid recipients who have hearing impairments and their healthcare providers who prescribe these devices. It does not specify the exact types of devices covered or the eligibility criteria beyond referencing federal Social Security Act Title XIX limitations.