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Persistent gaps remain in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income adults, study finds
Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery .
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Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery . The study found substantial differences in mandated coverage across age groups, with the greatest increase among children and the most persistent gaps among older adults.
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