Grace's Law

November 24, 2008 - 4:13pm
PRESS RELEASE

'Grace's Law' Clears Full Senate

TRENTON A measure sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Fred H. Madden, which would require health care providers to cover the cost of hearing aids for children age 15 and younger was unanimously approved today by the full Senate.

            “When left undiagnosed and untreated in children, hearing loss can impede the development of speech, language and cognitive development,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex.  “These developmental delays can cause a need for costly special education services later on in life. By calling upon health insurers to cover the cost of hearing aids for kids, we are renewing our commitment to the growth and educational success of New Jersey’s children.”

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February 25, 2008 - 11:04am
PRESS RELEASE

Cohen, Roberts 'Grace's Law' Advances

Assembly Democrats News Release

COHEN/ROBERTS 'GRACE'S LAW' ADVANCES

Measure Would Require NJ Health Insurers to Provide Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Below Age 16

(TRENTON) - An Assembly panel today released legislation Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen and Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., sponsored to require health insurance plans to provide coverage of medical expenses incurred when purchasing hearing aids for children 15-years-old and younger.

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