Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division 100 - Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Chapter 300 - Hearing Aids
Section 5 CSR 100-300.010 - Hearing Aid Distribution Program
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes the Missouri Hearing Aid Distribution Program and sets forth the requirements for qualifying for assistance in the purchase of a hearing aid.
(1) "Applicant" means any individual applying for assistance from the Hearing Aid Distribution Program (HADP) for the purchase of a hearing aid(s).
(2) "Hearing aid" shall include any wearable device or instrument designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for human hearing loss and that can provide more than fifteen decibel (15 dB) full-on gain via a two (2) cc coupler at any single frequency from two hundred (200) through six thousand (6000) cycles per second, and any parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmold, but excluding batteries, cords, receivers, and repairs. "Hearing aid" shall not include cochlear implants, Baha system/device, services or equipment used in therapy, or medical supplies, that are not available through the HADP program.
(3) An applicant may only be awarded hearing aid(s) one (1) time during a period of three (3) program years (July-June). The HADP shall be invoiced by a licensed Missouri hearing aid vendor who may be reimbursed for actual costs up to three thousand nine hundred dollars ($3,900) per pair, or one thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($1950) for one (1) hearing aid. Funding is available only for any portion of the cost of a hearing aid(s) that is not the responsibility of, or covered by, another agency or entity (i.e. private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.).
(4) To qualify for assistance from the HADP, an applicant must-
(5) Payment will not be made until the approved, signed "Purchase Agreement" and Invoice are submitted to MCDHH following the successful thirty- (30-) day trial period. The purchase agreement must outline the items detailed in this section, including warranty, make/model and serial number of the hearing aids, and how the hearing aid(s) can be stored and maintained appropriately. MCDHH reserves the right to refuse or reduce payment if MCDHH determines that price charged is not reasonable and consistent in light of fair market value.
(6) Priority will be given to those establishing the greatest need based on hearing loss and income.
(7) No applications will be accepted electronically, including, but not limited to, fax or email. The application and other supporting documentation shall be submitted to-
HADP Program Manager
MCDHH
3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65109