Texas families plead with lawmakers to improve access to hearing aids

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Babies born in Texas are required to undergo a newborn hearing screening. It’s aimed at identifying hearing loss in children as early as possible to help them succeed later on in life. Hearing aids and other technologies can help prevent delays in vocabulary, communication and cognitive skills development.
After a diagnosis, many parents are surprised to learn that hearing aids and cochlear implants are rarely covered by insurance.
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