Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.51 - Audiology Services
Section 10.09.51.04 - Covered Services

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.51.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

The Program covers the following medically necessary services:

A. Audiology services, as follows:

(1) For participants who are at risk for or have a hearing impairment, audiology assessments using procedures appropriate for the participant's developmental age and abilities; and

(2) Hearing aid evaluations and routine follow-up for participants with an identified hearing impairment, who currently use or are being considered for hearing aids; and

B. Hearing amplification services, as follows:

(1) Unilateral or bilateral hearing aids which are medically necessary and are:
(a) Not used or rebuilt, and which meet the current standards set forth in 21 CFR §§ 801.420 and 801.421, which are incorporated by reference;

(b) Recommended and fitted by an audiologist in conjunction with written medical clearance from a physician who has performed a medical examination within the past 6 months;

(c) Sold on a 30-day trial basis; and

(d) Fully covered by a manufacturer's warranty for a minimum of 2 years, at no cost to the Program;

(2) Hearing aid accessories and services, as listed below:
(a) Ear molds;

(b) Batteries;

(c) Routine follow-ups and adjustments;

(d) Repairs after all warranties have expired;

(e) Replacement of unilateral or bilateral hearing aids every 5 years when determined to be medically necessary; and

(f) Other hearing aid accessories determined to be medically necessary;

(3) Cochlear implants and related services, as listed below:
(a) Unilateral or bilateral implantation of cochlear implant or implants which are medically necessary including the cost of the device;

(b) Post-operative evaluation and programming of the cochlear implant or implants;

(c) Aural rehabilitation services; and

(d) Repair or replacement of cochlear implant device components subject to the limitations in Regulation .05 of this chapter; and

(4) Auditory osseointegrated device or devices and related services, as listed below:
(a) Unilateral or bilateral implantation of auditory osseointegrated devices which are medically necessary including the cost of the device;

(b) Non-implantable or softband device or devices which are medically necessary;

(c) Evaluation and programming of the auditory osseointegrated device or devices; and

(d) Repair or replacement, or both, of auditory osseointegrated device components subject to the limitations in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

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