The Ohio House voted to pass House Bill 152, or Madeline’s Law, on Wednesday, which would require health insurers to cover costs for childhood hearing aids.
House Bill 152 would require health insurers to cover up to $2,500 per individual hearing aid for enrolled Ohio residents under the age of 22, according to a release from Weinstein’s office.
“This bill is a step forward in supporting Ohio kids and families, and I am so proud that it received overwhelming bipartisan support,” Weinstein said in a statement. “I believe that every child has the right to hear, grow, and thrive, and passing Madeline’s Law sends a message that we are fighting to make that a reality in Ohio.”
According to a release from Young’s office, when hearing aids are not covered, it can cost families upwards of $6,000.
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