Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 30 - KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Article 5 - PROVIDER PARTICIPATION, SCOPE OF SERVICES, AND REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE MEDICAID (MEDICAL ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM
Section 30-5-105 - Scope of hearing services
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024
Hearing services shall be covered for medicaid recipients.
(a) Medical diagnosis, audiological testing, and the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids and appropriate accessories shall be covered.
(b) A medical diagnosis shall be made by an ear specialist or by a general practitioner if an ear specialist is not easily available.
(c) Audiological testing shall be performed by a physician or an audiologist.
(d) Fitting, dispensing, and follow-up shall be performed by a hearing aid dealer.
(e) A hearing aid shall not be covered if the physician indicates that a medical condition contraindicates the effectiveness of an aid.
(f) This regulation shall be effective on and after January 1, 2004.