Ally’s Act
S.1135, the "Ally’s Act," requires most private health insurance plans to cover hearing implants and related services for people with hearing loss. It mandates coverage for cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, maintenance, repairs, surgical procedures, hearing assessments, and rehabilitation - without separate cost-sharing or medical necessity reviews. The law applies to group health plans, individual insurance, and employer-sponsored plans, affecting insurers and individuals diagnosed with hearing loss by a physician or audiologist. Coverage must meet the same financial and treatment standards as other medical services, with full implementation required by 2025.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 30, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Mar 30, 2023
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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