Signed by Governor Mark Gordon

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a hearing aid program for eligible low-income adults in the state of Wyoming.

Highlights:

• Defines the terms, “Department”, “Eligible adult”, “Federal Poverty Levels”, and “Hearing Aid” (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes a program using available state funding for hearing aids for eligible adults (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes that each eligible adult shall receive the following (Sec. 1).

• One hearing aid per ear; 

• A hearing aid fitting at a a cost not more than the rate paid under the Wyoming Medical Assistance and Services Act; and 

• A set of ear molds.

• Authorizes the department of health shall promulgate rules and regulations (Sec. 2). 

• Authorizes a position created to administer the program (Sec. 3). 

• Appropriates $90,000 for the program (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a hearing aid program for eligible low-income adults in the state of Wyoming.

Highlights:

• Defines the terms, “Department”, “Eligible adult”, “Federal Poverty Levels”, and “Hearing Aid” (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes a program using available state funding for hearing aids for eligible adults (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes that each eligible adult shall receive the following (Sec. 1).

• One hearing aid per ear; 

• A hearing aid fitting at a a cost not more than the rate paid under the Wyoming Medical Assistance and Services Act; and 

• A set of ear molds.

• Authorizes the department of health shall promulgate rules and regulations (Sec. 2). 

• Authorizes a position created to administer the program (Sec. 3). 

• Appropriates $90,000 for the program (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text