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Hearing Aids - MEDICAID - LOUISIANA
HUMANA-HEARING-AIDS-LA-MEDICAID
Humana
Effective: January 1, 2023
Updated: December 13, 2025
Policy Summary
This policy covers provision, repair, and replacement batteries for hearing aids under Louisiana Medicaid for eligible EPSDT beneficiaries (under age 21) with documented significant hearing loss. Coverage requires audiometric documentation from both an otologist and a hearing aid provider showing >20 dB average loss at 250–2000 Hz, limits payment to the flat fee on file, mandates a two‑year warranty and an expected device lifespan of about three years, and notes that repairs and batteries do not require prior authorization.
Coverage Criteria Preview
Key requirements from the full policy
"Provision (fitting/provision) of hearing aids for eligible Louisiana Medicaid beneficiaries (hearing aids are reimbursable)."
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